The Ghetto Messenger

By Abraham Burstein

Book Overview

The Ghetto Messenger is a novel written by Abraham Burstein. The book is set in the early 20th century in a Jewish ghetto in Eastern Europe. The story follows the life of a young Jewish boy named Mendel, who is tasked with delivering messages between the different factions within the ghetto. Mendel is an orphan who is taken in by a group of Jewish leaders who are trying to keep the peace within the ghetto.As the story progresses, Mendel becomes more and more involved in the politics of the ghetto. He becomes a trusted messenger for the leaders and is privy to many of their secrets. Mendel also falls in love with a young girl named Rachel, who is the daughter of one of the leaders.The book explores themes of power, politics, and love within the context of a Jewish ghetto. It also sheds light on the struggles of the Jewish people during this time period and the challenges they faced in trying to maintain their culture and traditions in the face of oppression and persecution.Overall, The Ghetto Messenger is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Jewish life in Eastern Europe during the early 20th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163824682
• ISBN13: 9781163824689
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"