Publisher's Synopsis
Jonah is a novel written by Louis Stone that tells the story of a young Jewish man named Jonah who is struggling to find his place in the world. Set in early 20th century Australia, the novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the tension between tradition and modernity.Jonah is a sensitive and introspective character who is torn between his desire to fit in with the wider Australian society and his loyalty to his Jewish heritage. He is also grappling with his own sexuality, which adds another layer of complexity to his journey of self-discovery.Throughout the novel, Jonah navigates various relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners, all while trying to reconcile his conflicting identities. He is particularly close to his mother, who is a strong and independent woman, but struggles to connect with his father, who is more traditional and rigid in his beliefs.As Jonah tries to find his place in the world, he is confronted with a series of challenges and setbacks that force him to confront his own limitations and biases. Ultimately, however, he learns to embrace his unique identity and find a sense of belonging in both his Jewish community and the wider Australian society.With its vivid characters, richly detailed setting, and nuanced exploration of identity and belonging, Jonah is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the Australian Jewish experience.And suddenly, with a contraction at his heart, a fear and dread of Jonah swept through Paasch, the vague, primeval distrust and suspicion of the deformed that lurks in the normal man, a survival of the ancient hostility that in olden times consigned them to the stake as servants of the Evil One.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.