Publisher's Synopsis
Temptations: A Book of Short Stories is a collection of fictional tales written by David Pinski. The book features a series of short stories that explore the complexities of human nature and the various temptations that individuals face in their lives. The stories touch on a range of themes, including love, desire, greed, and temptation. Each story is unique and offers a different perspective on the human experience. Some of the stories are set in the past, while others are set in the present day. The book is written in a style that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making it an excellent read for anyone who enjoys exploring the intricacies of the human psyche. Overall, Temptations: A Book of Short Stories is a captivating collection of tales that offers a glimpse into the many ways in which people can be tempted and the consequences that can result from giving in to those temptations.1919. The Yiddish writer, David Pinski, is concerned chiefly with the probing of the human soul, not that intangible and inconsequential theme of so many vaporings, dubbed mystic and symbolistic by the literary labelers, but the hidden mainspring that initiates, and often guides, our actions. The reader will find very little of the conventional heroism and villainism with which most authors are concerned, and very much of the deeply human at which the majority of authors shake their heads. Found within are the stories entitled: Beruriah; Temptations of Rabbi Akiba; Johanan the High Priest; Zerubbabel; Drabkin, a Novelette of Proletarian Life; Black Cat; Tale of a Hungry Man; and In the Storm.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.
