Uncle Moses A Novel (1920)

Uncle Moses is a novel written by Sholom Asch and published in 1920. The story is set in a small Jewish community in Poland and revolves around the character of Moses, an elderly man who has been living in America for many years. Moses returns to his hometown to visit his family and friends, and his arrival causes a stir in the community. The novel explores themes of tradition, family, and identity as Moses struggles to reconcile his American lifestyle with his Jewish heritage. He is torn between the modern world he has embraced in America and the traditional values of his hometown. As the story progresses, Moses becomes involved in the lives of various members of the community, including his nephew Yossele, who is torn between his love for a non-Jewish woman and his duty to his family and religion. Moses also becomes embroiled in a dispute between two local rabbis, each of whom has a different interpretation of Jewish law. Through the character of Moses, Asch explores the tension between tradition and modernity in Jewish culture, and the challenges faced by those who straddle both worlds. The novel is a poignant and insightful portrayal of Jewish life in early 20th century Poland, and a powerful exploration of the human experience more broadly.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.