The Outsider (1921)

by Maurice Samuel

Book Overview

The Outsider is a novel written by Maurice Samuel and published in 1921. The story follows the life of David Levinsky, a Jewish immigrant from Eastern Europe who comes to America in search of a better life. As he struggles to adapt to American culture and find his place in society, David faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including poverty, prejudice, and failed relationships.Throughout the novel, Samuel explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the immigrant experience. He also delves into the complexities of Jewish culture and tradition, examining the tension between tradition and modernity and the struggle to balance one's heritage with the desire for progress and success.Despite its focus on the Jewish immigrant experience, The Outsider has been widely acclaimed for its universal themes and its portrayal of the struggle to find one's place in the world. It has been praised for its vivid characterizations, its insightful commentary on the human condition, and its powerful exploration of the immigrant experience.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: 1165114216
• ISBN13: 9781165114214
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"