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Title: Aaron the Jew: A Novel
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Summary: "Aaron the Jew: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a fictional tale written in the late 19th century. The novel unfolds the story of its titular character, Aaron Cohen, and explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the challenges faced by Jewish individuals in society. Through the opening chapters, readers are introduced to Dr. Spenlove, a compassionate physician, and Mrs. Turner, a woman in despair, setting the stage for a narrative that grapples with moral dilemmas concerning motherhood and redemption. The opening of the book establishes a grim atmosphere, beginning on a snowy night in December as Dr. Spenlove reflects on his departure from Portsmouth due to financial struggles. His internal conflict deepens when he learns of a female patient, Mrs. Turner, in dire straits, prompting him to seek her in the cold. After discovering her unconscious in the snow with her infant, he manages to save both mother and child with the help of Mr. Moss, a pawnbroker. This encounter becomes pivotal as it intertwines their lives with Mr. Gordon, who harbors the intent to marry Mrs. Turner, presenting her with a difficult choice between societal judgment and the chance for a respectable life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold), 1833-1903
EBook No.: 42972
Published: Jun 18, 2013
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Adopted children -- Fiction
Subject: Jews -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Aaron the Jew: A Novel
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (Harvard University)
Summary: "Aaron the Jew: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a fictional tale written in the late 19th century. The novel unfolds the story of its titular character, Aaron Cohen, and explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the challenges faced by Jewish individuals in society. Through the opening chapters, readers are introduced to Dr. Spenlove, a compassionate physician, and Mrs. Turner, a woman in despair, setting the stage for a narrative that grapples with moral dilemmas concerning motherhood and redemption. The opening of the book establishes a grim atmosphere, beginning on a snowy night in December as Dr. Spenlove reflects on his departure from Portsmouth due to financial struggles. His internal conflict deepens when he learns of a female patient, Mrs. Turner, in dire straits, prompting him to seek her in the cold. After discovering her unconscious in the snow with her infant, he manages to save both mother and child with the help of Mr. Moss, a pawnbroker. This encounter becomes pivotal as it intertwines their lives with Mr. Gordon, who harbors the intent to marry Mrs. Turner, presenting her with a difficult choice between societal judgment and the chance for a respectable life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold), 1833-1903
EBook No.: 42972
Published: Jun 18, 2013
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Adopted children -- Fiction
Subject: Jews -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.