Gimpel the Fool by Isaac B Singer
"Gimpel the Fool" is a collection of short stories that portray the life of Gimpel, a simple baker who is often deceived by the people in his town. Despite the continuous deceit, Gimpel maintains his faith in humanity and never seeks revenge. Throughout the stories, the protagonist's innocence and naivety are contrasted with the harsh realities of the world, exploring themes of faith, forgiveness, and the inherent goodness of people.
The 1699th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- Polish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Yiddish
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This book is on the following lists:
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)