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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A richly compelling tale of folklore and witchcraft from this modern master, new to Penguin Modern ClassicsJacob, a Jewish slave held in a mountain village after escaping a massacre by Cossacks, will be killed if he tries to escape. The one saving grace is his love for his master's daughter, Wanda. They begin a secret affair, trying to avoid the cruelty of the other villagers, until one day Jacob's fortunes unexpectedly change. Now he must choose between his need to be with his people and his love for Wanda, who in turn will also discover the meaning of brutality. In The Slave, published in 1962, Isaac Bashevis Singer creates a dreamlike portrayal of isolation, rejection, love and the meaning of sacrifice. Jacob, a Jewish slave held in a mountain village after escaping a massacre by Cossacks, will be killed if he tries to escape. The one saving grace is his love for his master's daughter, Wanda. They begin a secret affair, trying to avoid the cruelty of the other villagers, until one day Jacob's fortunes unexpectedly change. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780141197623
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 352. Seller Inventory # 9691472
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780141197623
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Jacob, a Jewish slave held in a mountain village after escaping a massacre by Cossacks, will be killed if he tries to escape. The one saving grace is his love for his master's daughter, Wanda. They begin a secret affair, trying to avoid the cruelty of the other villagers, until one day Jacob's fortunes unexpectedly change. Seller Inventory # B9780141197623
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 240 pages. 7.64x5.04x0.63 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0141197625
Book Description Condition: New. 2012. Paperback. Jacob, a Jewish slave held in a mountain village after escaping a massacre by Cossacks, will be killed if he tries to escape. The one saving grace is his love for his master's daughter, Wanda. They begin a secret affair, trying to avoid the cruelty of the other villagers, until one day Jacob's fortunes unexpectedly change. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 194 x 14. Weight in Grams: 182. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780141197623
Book Description Condition: New. 2012. Paperback. Jacob, a Jewish slave held in a mountain village after escaping a massacre by Cossacks, will be killed if he tries to escape. The one saving grace is his love for his master's daughter, Wanda. They begin a secret affair, trying to avoid the cruelty of the other villagers, until one day Jacob's fortunes unexpectedly change. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 194 x 14. Weight in Grams: 182. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780141197623
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9780141197623