Gentleman’s Agreement

Cover of Gentleman's Agreement by Laura Z. Hobson
Year: 2007
Language: en
Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9780877973256
ISBN-10: 0877973253
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5 Inches
Length: 5.5 Inches
Weight: 0.77 Pounds
Width: 0.63 Inches
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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Gentleman’s Agreement by Laura Z. Hobson, published by Cherokee Publishing Company on March 1, 2007, is a thought-provoking exploration of anti-Semitism in American society. This edition spans 280 pages and presents the story of a young Gentile writer who poses as a Jew to gather material for a series of magazine articles. The narrative delves into the social and economic dimensions of anti-Semitism, reflecting on issues that remain relevant today.

Readers will find a compelling examination of the complexities surrounding identity and prejudice as the protagonist navigates his dual existence. The book addresses significant themes related to discrimination and societal attitudes, making it a pertinent read for those interested in the historical and contemporary implications of anti-Semitism. This edition, written in English, invites readers to engage with the narrative’s critical insights into human behavior and societal norms.


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The plot of GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT concerns the experiences of a young Gentile writer who poses as a Jew in order to secure material on anti-Semitism for a series of magazine articles. A thesis novel concerning the social and economic aspects of anti-Semitism in American life. Timely when issued in 1947 – timely today. Number 1 position on the New York Times Best Seller List for five straight months in 1947. Film version chosen as Best Picture of the Year by the New York Film Critics Circle. “If a masterful work of art is one which probes deep into the consciousness of the beholder to create a lasting impression and to forge and refine the higher human impulses, then GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT deserves such a description. It is a rare combination of absorbing story and statement of a current problem.” – The Indianapolis Star

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Publisher: Cherokee Publishing Company. Year: 2007.
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ISBN-13: 9780877973256. ISBN-10: 0877973253.
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Language: en. Pages: 280.

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