A Fair Jewess (Edition1), B L Farjeon (9789371466448) — Readings Books

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A Fair Jewess (Edition1)
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A Fair Jewess (Edition1)

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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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
19 May 2025
Pages
262
ISBN
9789371466448

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
19 May 2025
Pages
262
ISBN
9789371466448