Landsman
Author | : Peter Melman |
Publisher | : Catapult |
Total Pages | : 381 |
Release | : 2008-03-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781582439150 |
ISBN-13 | : 158243915X |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Download or read book Landsman written by Peter Melman and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2008-03-28 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As fictional characters go, few embody such striking contradictions as cardsharp Elias Abrams: Jewish by birth, he joins the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Indeed, the question of duality runs deep through this novel — not only is Elias a Jew defending the right to oppress a people, but after he helps to commit a horrific crime, he finds himself unexpectedly overtaken by the power of love. Exploring themes of literature, redemption, atonement, and love, this novel delivers a startling dose of moral ambiguity, keen insights into the human condition, and unexpected moments that devastate with their casual simplicity.