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The narrative follows Shmulik Gafni, an Israeli Yiddish professor torn between his obsessive quest for vengeance against his father's killer from the Kielce pogrom and his romantic interest in Malina, a stunning non-Jewish linguist. As he navigates these contrasting desires, the story intertwines themes of love, identity, and the haunting legacy of history, all set against the backdrop of Poland. The novel blends humor and poignancy, exploring the complexities of personal and cultural connections.
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King of Yiddish, Curt Leviant
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- King of Yiddish
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Curt Leviant
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 310
- ISBN13
- 9781604891607
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion, Judaica
- Description
- The narrative follows Shmulik Gafni, an Israeli Yiddish professor torn between his obsessive quest for vengeance against his father's killer from the Kielce pogrom and his romantic interest in Malina, a stunning non-Jewish linguist. As he navigates these contrasting desires, the story intertwines themes of love, identity, and the haunting legacy of history, all set against the backdrop of Poland. The novel blends humor and poignancy, exploring the complexities of personal and cultural connections.