Isbn: 9780243331369 - solomon (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the daily life and social customs of a rural, 19th-century German Separatist community in Ohio. The author's keen observations capture the subtle tensions between tradition and progress within the community. Through vivid descriptions of their quaint practices and beliefs, the book offers a unique glimpse into a world both familiar and foreign. The author's intimate portrayal of the community's inhabitants reveals their hopes, dreams, and struggles. The reader encounters a cast of memorable characters, including the melancholy sulphur-woman and her hapless husband, who lead lives of quiet desperation amidst the community's idyllic setting. Through these characters, the author explores the complexities of human nature and the ways in which societal norms can both nurture and stifle individual growth. The book's evocative prose and insightful commentary provide a nuanced understanding of the community's unique way of life. It sheds light on the challenges and rewards of living in a close-knit, isolated society, and raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of community, conformity, and the search for meaning in life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…