In My Father's Court by Isaac Bashevis Singer
The book is a collection of autobiographical stories that offer a poignant glimpse into the childhood of the narrator in the Jewish quarter of Warsaw before World War II. Through a series of vivid vignettes, the reader is introduced to a world rich with tradition, characterized by the colorful inhabitants of a bustling neighborhood. The narrator's father, a rabbi, presides over a rabbinical court where a variety of human conflicts and moral dilemmas are brought for resolution. These tales weave together the fabric of a community bound by faith and custom, while exploring themes of faith, justice, and the complexities of human nature.
The 6566th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- Polish
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Yiddish
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)