Project Gutenberg 2007-09-18 Public domain in the USA. 257 Kompert, Leopold 1822 1886 Arnold, Alfred S. Arnold, A. S. A Ghetto Violet From "Christian and Leah" Produced by David Widger "A Ghetto Violet" by Leopold Kompert is a novel published in the late 19th century, specifically in 1869. Set within the context of a Jewish ghetto, the narrative revolves around themes of familial dynamics, the impact of societal expectations, and the struggles faced by individuals grappling with the consequences of their parents’ choices. The story highlights the emotional turmoil experienced by the characters while navigating the complexities of love, sacrifice, and redemption in their impoverished environment. The plot centers on siblings Ephraim and Viola, whose lives are overshadowed by their father's gambling addiction and subsequent imprisonment. As they grow up in the ghetto, they bear the weight of their father's shame while striving for a better future. Ephraim takes on the responsibility of providing for Viola after their mother’s death, showcasing his resilience and determination. Viola, on the other hand, grapples with feelings of disdain towards their father, culminating in a pivotal moment when he returns home after his release from prison. Their relationship with him becomes strained, revealing the deep scars left by his actions. The siblings show profound loyalty to each other, choosing to support one another through hardship, culminating in themes of familial love, the quest for forgiveness, and the hope of a brighter future despite their tumultuous past. Ultimately, the novel explores the cyclical nature of suffering and the possibility of redemption through love and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Jews -- Fiction PT Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels 100299 2025-06-09T13:07:35.111609 text/html 99838 2021-02-24T22:18:49 text/html; charset=utf-8 34470 2021-02-24T22:18:52 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 101095 2025-06-09T13:07:39.855612 application/epub+zip 100679 2025-06-09T13:07:37.016602 application/epub+zip 100678 2025-06-09T13:07:35.797610 application/epub+zip 208095 2025-06-09T13:07:41.860591 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200056 2025-06-09T13:07:39.147606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185913 2022-09-10T14:34:11.492042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84116 2025-06-09T13:07:34.681596 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 84095 2018-03-15T17:12:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 32598 2018-03-15T17:13:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 82844 2007-09-18T13:21:24 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 32418 2007-09-18T13:21:26 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 82835 2007-09-18T13:21:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32399 2007-09-18T13:21:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22767 2025-06-09T13:07:42.016571 application/rdf+xml 13534 2025-06-09T13:07:36.377608 image/jpeg 3554 2025-06-09T13:07:36.081611 image/jpeg 100336 2025-06-09T13:07:35.121612 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia