Description
Mordecai Richler's "Solomon Gursky Was Here" unfurls the sprawling saga of a prominent Jewish Canadian family, tracing their lineage from the rugged Canadian frontier of the mid-19th century to the bustling urban landscape of the 1980s. The narrative, loosely anchored by the character Moses, delves into the complex identity and experiences of a family navigating a predominantly gentile society. Richler masterfully weaves together historical threads and contemporary observations, exploring themes of belonging, assimilation, and the enduring legacy of heritage. This novel offers a poignant and often darkly humorous examination of Canadian Jewish life, bridging the gap between historical myth and modern reality.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1991
413 pages
ISBN: 9780140152982
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
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