Silbermann
by Jacques De Lacretelle (Briwn Lunn, Translator)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+++ Temple X– Lib, No DJ, As Issued.
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Mulvane, Kansas, United States
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About This Item
No Library Distinctions, Slight toning, else content appears as unread and unblemished with purplish colored/gold gilt, cloth covered boards displaying minor surface/edge wear, as shown. Very neat tiny name inscribed FLEP.
The author, (1888–1985), French novelist. As a schoolboy, he experienced the tensions produced by the *Dreyfus case and his masterpiece, Silbermann (1922; English version in: L. Lewisohn (ed.), Among the Nations, 1948), is the story of a young Jew persecuted by his schoolmates at the time of the trial. A passionate lover of French culture, Silbermann dreams of a fruitful intermingling of the French and Jewish genius, but his idealism is misunderstood and he is cruelly ostracized and eventually forced to leave the school. Lacretelle's tragic hero, a portrait partly inspired by his friend, the poet Henri *Franck, set a pattern in French literature: Montherlant (in a short story) and Duhamel (in The Pasquier Chronicles) both created Jewish heroes not unlike Silbermann. Lacretelle presents a far less favorable picture of his hero in Le retour de Silbermann (1929), a sequel to the earlier novel. Here he traces the decadence of the Jew who, having sought his fortune in America, fails in every endeavor. In spite of his brilliance, Silbermann is plagued by what the author calls a "typically Jewish" urge for self-destruction, which leads to his death.
This book is from a 100 year old Jewish Temple library. Many books are from the 19th Century. Books were not written in at that time, instead an index card with info. Am enclosing that card for you. Enjoy. Shipping/Handling/Insurance/Tracking Included within the continental U.S. (Free Shipping). Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise.#4348-122720 Biblio Updated 1.29.21 Img #5395
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- Bookseller
- Eve's Reads (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4348-122720
- Title
- Silbermann
- Author
- Jacques De Lacretelle (Briwn Lunn, Translator)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+++ Temple X– Lib, No DJ, As Issued.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Ed, 1st Prtg
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Boni and Liverlight Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1924
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Bio
- Size
- 191 Rough Cut Pages
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