Ghetto Tragedies

Exploring the struggles of the Jewish community in Victorian London, this collection of stories highlights the profound impact of ghetto life on personal identity and societal perceptions. Through characters like Zillah, Jossel, and Isaac Levinsky, Zangwill delves into themes of love, loss, and faith, revealing their shared humanity. His empathetic storytelling and focus on the oppressed earned him comparisons to Dickens, establishing his reputation for rich character studies and political advocacy. This edition reintroduces Zangwill's powerful narratives to contemporary audiences.