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Set in sixteenth-century Prague, the story revolves around Rudolf II, a troubled emperor with a depleted treasury, and the Great Rabbi, who navigates the complexities of Jewish-Christian relations. Wealthy financier Mordechai Meisl plays a crucial role in sustaining the court, while his wife, Esther, shares a secret connection with the emperor through dreams. The Great Rabbi seeks to sever the bond between Esther and Rudolf to avert divine wrath, amidst a vibrant backdrop filled with historical figures like Johannes Kepler and alchemists.
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By Night Under the Stone Bridge, Leo Perutz
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- Released
- 2013
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Leo Perutz
- Publisher
- Space Cowboy Books
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781611458411
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Classics, Short Stories, German Literature, 20th century, Jews, Prague, Czech Republic, Dreams, Mysticism, 17th century, Austrian Literature, Fantastic, Roses, Rudolf II of Habsburg, 1552–1612, Rudolfine Prague
- First published
- 1952
- Original title
- Nachts unter der steinernen Brücke
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- Set in sixteenth-century Prague, the story revolves around Rudolf II, a troubled emperor with a depleted treasury, and the Great Rabbi, who navigates the complexities of Jewish-Christian relations. Wealthy financier Mordechai Meisl plays a crucial role in sustaining the court, while his wife, Esther, shares a secret connection with the emperor through dreams. The Great Rabbi seeks to sever the bond between Esther and Rudolf to avert divine wrath, amidst a vibrant backdrop filled with historical figures like Johannes Kepler and alchemists.