The Broken Snare (1908)

The Broken Snare is a novel written by Ludwig Lewisohn and published in 1908. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young Jewish immigrant named David Levinsky. David arrives in America from Eastern Europe with dreams of success and a desire to assimilate into American culture. However, he soon discovers that life in America is not as easy as he had hoped.As David struggles to make a living and fit in with his new surroundings, he becomes involved in various relationships with women and experiences the ups and downs of love. Along the way, he also grapples with his Jewish identity and the tension between assimilation and maintaining his cultural heritage.The novel is a classic example of Jewish-American literature and explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the immigrant experience. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that offers insights into the challenges faced by immigrants in America during the early 20th century. The Broken Snare is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.