Satan in Goray
Satan in Goray by Isaac Bashevis Singer is a thought-provoking work published by Vintage in 2000. This edition spans 239 pages and is presented in English. Set in the Polish town of Goray, the narrative unfolds in the aftermath of a devastating pogrom, where the community’s anticipation of the ‘End of Days’ intensifies as they receive news of the Messiah’s return from the Holy Land.
Readers will encounter a tale steeped in religious fervor, as the townspeople, led by the prophetess Rechele, prepare for the Coming of the Lord, envisioning a future filled with joy and abundance. However, as the story progresses, the line between divine inspiration and malevolent influence blurs, raising questions about the true nature of the forces at play. The themes of faith, hysteria, and the supernatural are intricately woven into the fabric of this classic fiction, inviting reflection on the complexities of belief and the human condition.
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In the little Polish town of Goray, ravaged by a terrible pogrom, expectations of the ‘End of Days’ foretold by cabalists run high. Grief becomes joy as news arrives from the Holy Land of the second coming of the Messiah. Usurping power from the pious rabbi, the believers listen to the prophetess Rechele and prepare themselves for the Coming of the Lord, when they will wear golden jackets and eat marzipan candy in the heart of Jerusalem. As religious hysteria grips the town, spirits and demons are abroad at night, and the people grow weaker by the day. But perhaps it is not the spirit of the Lord who possesses the body and mind of Rechele, but Satan himself.
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