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LoC No.: 25009143
Title: The Sublime Jester
Credits: Al Haines, Jen Haines & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "The Sublime Jester" by Ezra S. Brudno is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work follows the life of Albert Zorn, a young boy navigating the challenges of his identity and societal prejudices in a small town. The themes of heritage, dreams of inheritance, and the struggles against mockery and misunderstanding are central to the story. The opening of the story introduces Albert as he reflects on a trivial but impactful incident from his childhood while dreaming of a newfound fortune. Set against the backdrop of his quaint hometown, his daydreams of wealth are abruptly interrupted by the cruel taunts from classmates regarding his Jewish heritage. As Albert grapples with these insults, he is supported by his friend Christian, indicating the importance of companionship in his life. Through a series of dramatic exchanges in the classroom, the tension between the boy's aspirations and the harsh realities of prejudice begins to unfold, setting the stage for Albert's emotional journey and his eventual quest for meaning and purpose beyond the confines of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Brudno, Ezra S., 1877-1936
EBook No.: 65313
Published: May 10, 2021
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: Heine, Heinrich, 1797-1856 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 25009143
Title: The Sublime Jester
Credits: Al Haines, Jen Haines & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "The Sublime Jester" by Ezra S. Brudno is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work follows the life of Albert Zorn, a young boy navigating the challenges of his identity and societal prejudices in a small town. The themes of heritage, dreams of inheritance, and the struggles against mockery and misunderstanding are central to the story. The opening of the story introduces Albert as he reflects on a trivial but impactful incident from his childhood while dreaming of a newfound fortune. Set against the backdrop of his quaint hometown, his daydreams of wealth are abruptly interrupted by the cruel taunts from classmates regarding his Jewish heritage. As Albert grapples with these insults, he is supported by his friend Christian, indicating the importance of companionship in his life. Through a series of dramatic exchanges in the classroom, the tension between the boy's aspirations and the harsh realities of prejudice begins to unfold, setting the stage for Albert's emotional journey and his eventual quest for meaning and purpose beyond the confines of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Brudno, Ezra S., 1877-1936
EBook No.: 65313
Published: May 10, 2021
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: Heine, Heinrich, 1797-1856 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.