Description
In a world where faith is tested by violence and upheaval, a devout Jew struggles to hold to his beliefs amid the cruelty and chaos of those around him. Through a parable-like narrative, the story widens into an imagined Poland under the iron rule of Krol Rudy, where power reshapes daily life and threatens the very meaning of devotion. As primitive hunters are conquered and compelled into an agricultural existence, the novel explores how societies transform—often at the cost of identity, freedom, and moral certainty. With Isaac Bashevis Singer’s distinctive blend of mythic storytelling and moral inquiry, this book probes themes of persecution, resilience, and the uneasy boundary between survival and spiritual integrity.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2012
250 pages
ISBN: 9780141391588
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Details
First Published
1988
Language
eng
Translation
From: yid
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for King of the Fields by Isaac Bashevis Singer.