A Fair Jewess (1894)

A Fair Jewess is a novel written by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon and published in 1894. The story revolves around the life of a young Jewish woman named Rachel Lazarus, who lives in the East End of London during the late 19th century. Rachel is a beautiful and intelligent woman, but she faces many challenges in her life due to her religion and gender.The novel explores themes of social injustice, prejudice, and discrimination against Jews in Victorian England. Rachel's journey is marked by her struggles to overcome these obstacles and find love and happiness in a society that is hostile towards her.The plot of the novel follows Rachel's life from childhood to adulthood, as she navigates through various trials and tribulations. She is forced to deal with the death of her parents, poverty, and the harsh realities of life in the slums of London. Despite these challenges, Rachel remains resilient and determined to make a better life for herself.As she grows older, Rachel falls in love with a Christian man named Arthur Constant. However, their relationship is met with opposition from both their families and society at large. Rachel must confront the prejudices of those around her and fight for her right to love whom she chooses.A Fair Jewess is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the struggles faced by Jewish women in Victorian England. It is a timeless tale of love, perseverance, and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.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.