The books of Jacob, or, A fantastic journey across seven borders, five languages and three major religions not counting the minor sects
Tokarczuk, Olga, 1962-2021
Book
In 'The Books of Jacob', Tokarczuk traverses the Hapsburg and Ottoman Empires and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in search of Jacob Frank, a highly controversial historical figure from the eighteenth century and the leader of a mysterious, heretical Jewish splinter group that converted at different times to both Islam and Catholicism.
Main title:
The books of Jacob, or, A fantastic journey across seven borders, five languages and three major religions not counting the minor sects / Olga Tokarczuk ; translated by Jennifer Croft.
Author:
Tokarczuk, Olga, 1962-, authorCroft, Jennifer (Translator), translator
Imprint:
London : Fitzcarraldo Editions, 2021.
Collation:
920 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 23 cm
Notes:
Translated from the Polish.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781910695593 (pbk)
Dewey class:
891.8538
Language:
EnglishPolish
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BRN:
822275