Description
Set against the stark, shifting landscapes of the Middle Ages, this novel follows a Jewish man whose life is upended by an inner summons that turns ordinary travel into pilgrimage. As he moves across Europe and toward North Africa, he encounters the pressures of faith, persecution, and moral reckoning—moments that demand “straight action” rather than passive belief. Blending historical atmosphere with spiritual intensity, the story explores themes of conscience, divine calling, and the cost of seeking meaning in a world that judges relentlessly. With Russell Hoban’s distinctive, lyrical storytelling, the book offers a sweeping, thought-provoking journey that echoes the transformative, faith-driven arc of classic religious fiction—without losing its own haunting originality.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2021
240 pages
ISBN: 9780241485743
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Details
First Published
1983
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Pilgermann by Russell Hoban.