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Cannan, Gilbert
1884
1955
Mendel: A Story of Youth
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"Mendel: A Story of Youth" by Gilbert Cannan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the life of Mendel Kühler, a young Jewish boy who immigrates with his family from Austrian Poland to London, documenting their struggles with poverty, identity, and ambition. Central to the story are Mendel's aspirations to become an artist, juxtaposed against the harsh realities faced by his family in a foreign land. The opening of the story introduces us to the Kühler family as they arrive in London, grappling with the chaos of the city and their uncertain future. Mendel and his family navigate their new environment, filled with both hope and despair, as they confront the challenges of life in a bustling metropolis far removed from their previous home. Mendel's unique sensitivity to beauty sets the stage for his artistic aspirations, while his mother, Golda, and father, Jacob, embody the complexity of familial expectations amid economic hardship. The foundation of Mendel's character and the dynamics that will shape his journey are thoughtfully established, hinting at the struggles and triumphs yet to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Artists -- Fiction
English fiction -- 20th century
Jews -- England -- London -- Fiction
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