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Title: The Seven-Branched Candlestick: The Schooldays of Young American Jew
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Barbara Kosker, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "The Seven-Branched Candlestick: The Schooldays of Young American Jew" by Gilbert W. Gabriel is a semi-autobiographical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the formative years of a young Jewish boy growing up in America, delving into his struggles with cultural identity, loneliness, and the complexities of adolescence in a predominantly Christian society. The protagonist grapples with feelings of shame about his heritage and the quest for belonging, which shapes his emotional landscape throughout the narrative. At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on the significant impact his school days have had on his life, framing them as "seven lighted candles" representing his journey toward understanding his Jewish identity. He shares his experiences of bullying, social isolation, and the internal conflict of being a Jewish boy in a largely antagonistic environment. The opening portion introduces the themes of alienation and self-discovery, hinting at the protagonist's eventual quest for faith and acceptance. Through poignant memories of family loss and societal prejudice, the narrator sets the stage for a narrative that not only recounts personal experiences but also critiques broader societal dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gabriel, Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf), 1890-1952
EBook No.: 33793
Published: Sep 22, 2010
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Jews -- United States
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Seven-Branched Candlestick: The Schooldays of Young American Jew
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Barbara Kosker, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "The Seven-Branched Candlestick: The Schooldays of Young American Jew" by Gilbert W. Gabriel is a semi-autobiographical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the formative years of a young Jewish boy growing up in America, delving into his struggles with cultural identity, loneliness, and the complexities of adolescence in a predominantly Christian society. The protagonist grapples with feelings of shame about his heritage and the quest for belonging, which shapes his emotional landscape throughout the narrative. At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on the significant impact his school days have had on his life, framing them as "seven lighted candles" representing his journey toward understanding his Jewish identity. He shares his experiences of bullying, social isolation, and the internal conflict of being a Jewish boy in a largely antagonistic environment. The opening portion introduces the themes of alienation and self-discovery, hinting at the protagonist's eventual quest for faith and acceptance. Through poignant memories of family loss and societal prejudice, the narrator sets the stage for a narrative that not only recounts personal experiences but also critiques broader societal dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gabriel, Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf), 1890-1952
EBook No.: 33793
Published: Sep 22, 2010
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Jews -- United States
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.