Dreamers of the Ghetto [hardcover] I. Zangwill

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Dreamers of the Ghetto [hardcover] I. Zangwill

SKU: VBe-039
Title of Book: Dreamers of the Ghetto
Subtitle: None
Author: Israel Zangwill
Year of Publication: 1898
Edition: First Edition
Printing: Not specified
Publisher: The Jewish Publication Society of America
Type of Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: None
Former Library Book: No
Hardcover: Moderate edge wear, frayed corners, and minor scuff marks
Pages: Clean overall with some light toning
Foxing: Minimal, primarily on endpapers
Description:
This first edition of Dreamers of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill was published in 1898 by The Jewish Publication Society of America. The book is a collection of fictionalized essays and sketches celebrating significant historical and cultural figures from Jewish history. Zangwill, a prominent Jewish writer, poet, and playwright, explores the dreams and struggles of influential individuals within Jewish ghettos, reflecting themes of identity, cultural resilience, and the broader human experience.

Genre and Sub-genre:
Genre: Fiction
Sub-genre: Historical Fiction, Jewish Literature
Condition:
Covers: The maroon cloth cover features gilt titles and an embossed emblem (“Israel’s Mission Is Peace”). There is noticeable edge wear, particularly at the spine ends and corners, with some fraying.
Binding: The binding is firm, and the text block is intact with no loose pages.
Pages: The interior pages are clean and bright for the age, with light toning and minimal foxing. No visible annotations aside from a previous owner’s signature on the front endpaper.
Overall: In good condition for its age. The wear on the exterior and the signed endpaper add character while not detracting significantly from the book’s value or readability.