The City Without Jews: A Novel of Our Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025560571)

"The City Without Jews: A Novel of Our Time" is a starkly prophetic work of political satire that explores the devastating consequences of intolerance and social exclusion. Set in a fictional city closely modeled on Vienna, the narrative follows the enactment of a law mandating the expulsion of all Jewish citizens. What begins as a populist movement quickly reveals its tragic irony, as the city's economic, cultural, and social infrastructure begins to crumble in the absence of the vibrant community it cast out.

Written by Hugo Bettauer in the early 1920s, this novel serves as both a biting critique of contemporary antisemitism and a cautionary tale regarding the fragility of urban civilization. Bettauer uses sharp wit and narrative foresight to illustrate how the loss of diversity leads to stagnation, affecting everything from the arts and fashion to finance and daily commerce. The story tracks the shifting attitudes of the remaining populace as they grapple with the unintended results of their own prejudice.

A significant landmark in 20th-century literature, "The City Without Jews: A Novel of Our Time" remains a powerful examination of the mechanics of scapegoating. Its historical weight is underscored by the tragic reality that its author's life was cut short by political extremism shortly after the work gained prominence. This novel continues to be a vital study in the intersection of literature, politics, and social psychology.

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