The Jewess: A Tale From The Shores Of The Baltic (1843)

By Elizabeth Eastlake and Elizabeth Rigby Eastlake

Book Overview

The Jewess: A Tale From The Shores Of The Baltic is a historical novel written by Elizabeth Eastlake and published in 1843. The story is set in the 16th century in the Baltic region, where the Christian and Jewish communities coexist but are separated by social and cultural barriers. The main character, Recha, is a young Jewish woman who falls in love with a Christian man named Conrad. Their love is forbidden by both communities, and they face persecution and danger as they try to be together. Recha's father, a respected Jewish leader, is also against their relationship and tries to force her to marry a wealthy Jewish man. As the story unfolds, Recha and Conrad face various obstacles, including a violent attack by a group of anti-Semitic Christians and the threat of being exiled from their respective communities. The novel also explores themes of religious tolerance, cultural identity, and the power of love to overcome societal barriers.The Jewess: A Tale From The Shores Of The Baltic is a well-written and engaging historical novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of Jews and Christians in the Baltic region during the 16th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, romance, and cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116718890X
• ISBN13: 9781167188909
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"