![]() The illustrations do add to the story, they are beautiful but grim, dark, and pain is seen in the artwork. The language used is very Jewish I suppose, Jewish names, Jewish words, etc. Jews living in the 16th century have been getting persecuted for their belief, a Rabi creates Golem to protect them, and than the Rabi must destroy Golem once his job is done. There is no mention or citation of the oringal source for this tale in the book but the author does provide a very informative and detailed "A Note" in the back of the book. ![]() The story deals with pain, suffering, hate, and persecution (unfortunately how little has changed today). I had no idea what this was book about and I am glad to have read this book. ![]() Show More been fortunate enough to spend time in Prague and visit the Prague Jewish Ghetto. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |