The Red Heifer: A Novel (New York City History & Culture) - Softcover

Leo Haber

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0815608365 ISBN 13: 9780815608363

Publisher: Syracuse University Press, 2005

Synopsis

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.

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Review:

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 compassion, perception, and wit. - The Forward; ""An exciting story.... The novel is a literary rarity: both readable and a memorable work of art."" - The Jewish Standard

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0815608365
• ISBN 13: 9780815608363
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 289