The Estate

The Estate

$20.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Farrar Strauss and Giroux, NY, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor stain on back endpaper.

Isaac Bashevis Singer's The Estate chronicles the intricate lives of a sprawling Jewish family in 19th-century Poland, continuing the saga begun in The Manor. This epic historical novel vividly portrays their struggles to adapt to a rapidly modernizing world, as traditional values clash with emerging secularism and personal desires. The narrative uncovers a tapestry of complex relationships, societal shifts, and spiritual dilemmas, all rendered with Singer's signature blend of poignant realism and profound insight. It presents a compelling panorama of a community grappling with change, illustrating the enduring human search for meaning amidst upheaval. The prose is rich, detailed, and deeply empathetic, drawing readers into a world both specific and universally resonant.

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Description

Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Farrar Strauss and Giroux, NY, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor stain on back endpaper.

Isaac Bashevis Singer's The Estate chronicles the intricate lives of a sprawling Jewish family in 19th-century Poland, continuing the saga begun in The Manor. This epic historical novel vividly portrays their struggles to adapt to a rapidly modernizing world, as traditional values clash with emerging secularism and personal desires. The narrative uncovers a tapestry of complex relationships, societal shifts, and spiritual dilemmas, all rendered with Singer's signature blend of poignant realism and profound insight. It presents a compelling panorama of a community grappling with change, illustrating the enduring human search for meaning amidst upheaval. The prose is rich, detailed, and deeply empathetic, drawing readers into a world both specific and universally resonant.