A Boy Of Old Prague
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: S. Ish-Kishor
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto and Windus, 1963
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This historical novel, A Boy Of Old Prague, transports readers to the vibrant, yet often misunderstood, Jewish ghetto of 16th-century Prague. The narrative chronicles the journey of a young Christian boy who, through his service in a Jewish household, uncovers a world rich in tradition and humanity. It sensitively illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a community striving for acceptance amidst prejudice. The story presents a poignant tale of friendship and mutual respect, arguing for the power of empathy to bridge cultural divides. This compelling work details a significant historical period through the eyes of a child, offering a timeless message of understanding.
Author: S. Ish-Kishor
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto and Windus, 1963
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This historical novel, A Boy Of Old Prague, transports readers to the vibrant, yet often misunderstood, Jewish ghetto of 16th-century Prague. The narrative chronicles the journey of a young Christian boy who, through his service in a Jewish household, uncovers a world rich in tradition and humanity. It sensitively illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a community striving for acceptance amidst prejudice. The story presents a poignant tale of friendship and mutual respect, arguing for the power of empathy to bridge cultural divides. This compelling work details a significant historical period through the eyes of a child, offering a timeless message of understanding.