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The Red Heifer. A Novel.
Leo Haber
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Description for The Red Heifer. A Novel.
Paperback. The main character of Leo Haber's novel grows to sexual and social awareness amid old-world Yiddish-speaking rabbis, new-world mobsters, Jewish non-believers, musicians, ballplayers, and new waves of immigrants. Jewish survival in a free society informs the novel, with the ancient law of the red heifer serving as the central metaphor. Series: New York City History & Culture S. Num Pages: 304 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
The main character of Leo Haber's debut novel grows to sexual and social awareness amid old-world Yiddish-speaking rabbis, new-world mobsters, Jewish non-believers, musicians, ballplayers, and new waves of immigrants. The novel teems with unforgettable characters who grapple with traditional values and the cultural enticements of their new goldene medine (new land). The problem of Jewish survival in a free society informs every aspect of the novel, with the ancient law of the red heifer serving as the central metaphor.
The main character of Leo Haber's debut novel grows to sexual and social awareness amid old-world Yiddish-speaking rabbis, new-world mobsters, Jewish non-believers, musicians, ballplayers, and new waves of immigrants. The novel teems with unforgettable characters who grapple with traditional values and the cultural enticements of their new goldene medine (new land). The problem of Jewish survival in a free society informs every aspect of the novel, with the ancient law of the red heifer serving as the central metaphor.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
New York City History & Culture S.
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780815608363
SKU
V9780815608363
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About Leo Haber
Leo Haber is editor of Midstream. His work has appeared in Commentary, Jewish Affairs, Southern Poetry Review, Red Rock Review, Voices West, Saturday Review, High Fidelity, and the New York Times.
Reviews for The Red Heifer. A Novel.
Move over Henry Roth. With Leo Haber's poignant, page-turning new novel, The Red Heifer, we may very well have the Call It Sleep of the 21st century.... Mr. Haber's storyline is enriched by scenes that echo or recast memorable biblical episodes; the knowing reader marvels at the author's sleight of hand.... [The book] is an entire miniature civilization limned with ... Read more