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A Fair Jewess

By Farjeon, B. L.

A Fair Jewess

By Farjeon, B. L.

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A fair Jewess examines the tensions between personal sacrifice, societal judgment, and the enduring complexities of moral responsibility. A physician on the verge of leaving his practice due to financial hardship becomes drawn into the desperate plight of a young mother abandoned in the wake of childbirth. His path crosses with hers during a harsh winter night, a symbolic setting that highlights both physical danger and emotional exposure. Despite his own burdens, he acts decisively to rescue the woman and her infant, demonstrating a sense of duty rooted in empathy rather than obligation. The early narrative emphasizes the precariousness of their circumstances and the fragility of life on society s margins. As assistance from a wealthy benefactor emerges, the moral clarity of the situation begins to blur. Choices concerning the woman s future and the care of her child reflect a broader interrogation of class, gender, and moral worth. The novel does not sentimentalize suffering, but rather interrogates the invisible cost of social neglect. Through restraint and dignity, it reveals the emotional weight carried by those who attempt to do what is right in a world that offers little compassion in return.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
262
Release Date:
2025-06-01
Publication Date:
2025-06-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9371466448
ISBN13:
9789371466448
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
374 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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