The Grandchildren of the Ghetto (1914)

The Grandchildren of the Ghetto is a novel written by Israel Zangwill and published in 1914. The book tells the story of the Jewish community living in the East End of London during the early 20th century. The main characters are the grandchildren of the original Jewish immigrants who settled in the area and struggled to make a living amidst poverty and discrimination. The novel explores themes such as assimilation, identity, and the tension between tradition and modernity. The main protagonist, Benny, is torn between his loyalty to his Jewish heritage and his desire to assimilate into British society. The book also features a love story between Benny and his childhood friend, Lily, who represents the new generation of Jewish women who are breaking away from traditional gender roles. The Grandchildren of the Ghetto is a poignant and insightful portrayal of the Jewish immigrant experience in London and remains a classic of Jewish literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.