Children of the Ghetto

Set in late nineteenth-century London, this groundbreaking novel offers a vivid portrayal of the immigrant Jewish community, revealing the complexities faced by a generation straddling traditional ghetto life and modern British society. Israel Zangwill's work provides insight into the struggles and aspirations of this community, making it a pivotal piece in Anglo-Jewish literature. Its sensational reception in both England and America marked Zangwill as a key literary voice for Anglo-Jewry.