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The Slave
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Jacob, a Jewish slave held in a mountain village after escaping a massacre by Cossacks, will be killed if he tries to escape. The one saving grace is his love for his master's daughter, Wanda. They begin a secret affair, trying to avoid the cruelty of the other villagers, until one day Jacob's fortunes unexpectedly change.
A richly compelling tale of folklore and witchcraft from this modern master, new to Penguin Modern Classics
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A richly compelling tale of folklore and witchcraft from this modern master, new to Penguin Modern Classics.
Jacob, a Jewish slave held in a mountain village after escaping a massacre by Cossacks, will be killed if he tries to escape. The one saving grace is his love for his master's daughter, Wanda. They begin a secret affair, trying to avoid the cruelty of the other villagers, until one day Jacob's fortunes unexpectedly change.
Now he must choose between his need to be with his people and his love for Wanda, who in turn will also discover the meaning of brutality.
In The Slave, published in 1962, Isaac Bashevis Singer creates a dreamlike portrayal of isolation, rejection, love, and the meaning of sacrifice.
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The Slave by Isaac Bashevis Singer is praised for its radiant beauty and prophetic insight. Reviewers commend its storytelling style, likening it to a timeless folktale. The novel captures the intense love of simple, nature-bound people with a beautiful and tragic narrative enriched by wisdom gained through hardship.
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ISBN: 9780141197623
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 May 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 179g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Isaac Bashevis Singer (1904--91) was the author of many novels, stories, children's books, and a memoir. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1978.
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