King of Schnorrers, The by Israel Zangwill (1864 - 1926)

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Manasseh da Costa, protagonist of this hilarious novel, is a schnorrer (beggar) who lives on the charitable contributions of the Jews of late 18th-century London. Manasseh is far from being a humble panhandler for, as every schnorrer knows, supporting the poor is a commandment from God (a mitzvah) not just a favour. And as the descendant of Portuguese Jews who had lived in England for many generations, Manasseh is the social superior of those newly arrived from Eastern Europe (Tedesco)—even his wealthy ‘patron’ Joseph Grobstock. The book concludes as the ever-audacious Manasseh strikes a blow for tolerance and understanding—while helping himself along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis)
Alt-BC: Lucy Burgoyne

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Showing how the king enriched the synagogue
Jan 01, 1970
Showing how the king dissolved the Mahamad
Jan 01, 1970
Showing how the royal wedding was arranged
Jan 01, 1970
Showing how his majesty went to the theatre and was wooed
Jan 01, 1970
Showing how the king reigned
Jan 01, 1970
Showing how the wicked philanthropist was turned into a fish-porter
Jan 01, 1970