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Descent, a novella published in 1920, is set against the background of Jewish life in Russia and Ukraine during the turbulent period leading up to the October Revolution of 1917, a period characterized by the rise of secularism, the rejection of old traditions, the alienation of intellectuals, and the attempt of different generations to find a place for themselves inside and out of the shtetl.The novella centers on the mystery of the suicide of a young pharmacist in Rakitne, a provincial town. Did his death have anything to do with the two women who loved him? Was it the result of despair or an act of protest? And if protest, against what? His old friend seeks answers but finds none. The prose is immaculately crafted, the narrative indirect, and the mood poignant, dark, and disquieting.
Series: Texts and Translations (Book 7)
Paperback: 292 pages
Publisher: The Modern Language Association of America; 1 edition (January 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0873527887
ISBN-13: 978-0873527880
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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