Publisher's Synopsis
Uncle Moses is a novel written by Sholom Asch and was first published in 1920. The story is set in a small Jewish community in Poland and follows the life of Moses, a wealthy and respected member of the community. Moses is known for his generosity and kindness towards those in need, but his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a young woman named Deborah, who is already engaged to another man.As Moses struggles with his feelings for Deborah, he also faces challenges in his personal and professional life. He is forced to confront his own mortality and the legacy he will leave behind, as well as the changing social and political landscape of his community.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, tradition, and the struggle to balance personal desires with communal obligations. Asch's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of Jewish life and culture, and Uncle Moses is no exception. The novel offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century Eastern European Jews and the challenges they faced in a rapidly changing world.Overall, Uncle Moses is a timeless story of love and sacrifice, and a powerful exploration of what it means to be part of a community.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.
