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The book follows a group of prosperous jewish refugees in new york city following world war ii, just prior to the founding of the state of israel. Center stage is occupied by boris makaver, a master builder equally devoted. Shadows on the hudson by isaac bashevis singer book resume. The book is full of humorous anecdote and rich characterization, and paints a vivid picture of 18thcentury london, peopled by prominent personalities of the time. Most have been translated from the yiddish, with the authors personal supervision and, in many cases, collaboration. Shadows on the hudson isaac bashevis singer, joseph sherman, theodore bikel, julie harris, john rubinstein on. Shadows on the hudson is an excellent novel, even better than singer s similiar but more compact enemies, a love story. About the author 2008 isaac bashevis singer 190491 was awarded the nobel prize in. National book award in childrens literature in 1970, while his collection. If you enjoy dostoevskis approach to philosophical matters, religion affairs and his sense of humor, you owe it to yourself to get acquainted with isaac b singer in my opinion, the most deserved nobel for literature ever granted and. Written by isaac bashevis singer, audiobook narrated by theodore bikel, julie harris, john rubinstein. Singer, isaac bashevis shadows on the hudson 1st edition. Shadows on the hudson, volume 2 audiobook by isaac.
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