J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA.
By Rachel Penn.
[Mrs. E. S. Willard.]
A Son of Israel.
12mo. Cloth, $1.25.
"The picture of the Russian ghetto impresses us, like Zangwill's own sketches, with its seemingly truthful realism. And delightful creations, truly, are the little dark-eyed dancer, Salome, and her family, and the ancient La Meldola. The interior of Michael's household gives us an excellent view of Russian family life. In fact, exceptional praise is due the author, who is said to be the wife of Edwin S. Willard, the actor."—The Philadelphia Record.
"Rachel Penn need have no fears about allowing her work to stand upon its merits. 'A Son of Israel' is a powerful and fascinating contribution to current fiction having a deep religious coloring, of which 'Quo Vadis' and 'Fabius the Roman' are notable examples. The scene of the story is laid in Russia, and its predominating theme is the bitter hostility of the Russian nobility toward the much despised Jew. David Rheba, a skilled silversmith, is the central figure, and his strong yet pure and simple Christian character is drawn with wonderful clearness."—The Minneapolis Tribune.