Publisher's Synopsis
The Outsider is a novel written by Maurice Samuel and first published in 1921. Set in New York City, the story follows the life of David Levinsky, a Jewish immigrant who struggles to find his place in American society. Levinsky's journey begins in a small town in Russia, where he is raised in a traditional Jewish household. However, after his father's death, Levinsky decides to leave his hometown and travel to America in search of a better life.Once in New York, Levinsky faces many challenges as he tries to adapt to his new surroundings. He struggles to find work and is forced to take on menial jobs to make ends meet. However, he eventually finds success in the garment industry and becomes a wealthy businessman.Despite his success, Levinsky still feels like an outsider in American society. He struggles to reconcile his Jewish heritage with his desire to assimilate into American culture. He also faces personal challenges, including failed relationships and a crisis of faith.Throughout the novel, Samuel explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the immigrant experience. He provides a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th century America, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of Jewish immigrants during this time period.Overall, The Outsider is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the American immigrant experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complex issues surrounding identity and assimilation in modern society.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.
