The Vale of Cedars and Other Tales (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417915750)

The Vale of Cedars and Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Grace Aguilar. The book contains six stories, including the title story, The Vale of Cedars, which explores the themes of religious persecution and the power of love. Other stories in the collection include The Escape, The Bridal Wreath, The Sabbath Breaker, The Two Brothers, and The Jewish Sabbath. The stories are set in England and Europe during the 19th century and feature Jewish characters dealing with issues of identity, faith, and social acceptance. Grace Aguilar was a prominent Jewish writer and activist in the 19th century and her work explored themes of Jewish identity and the struggle for social justice. The Vale of Cedars and Other Tales is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of stories that continues to resonate with readers today.1850. Illustrated by T. H. Robinson. In the Vale of Cedars Aguilar created a heroine who resisted attempts to convert to Christianity despite the pressure applied by the Inquisition. Her use of the Inquisition also delved into the traditions passed down to Aguilar as part of her faith. In addition to this story, the volume contains all those stories of Jewish life that were included in Home Scenes and Heart Studies. Contents: The Vale of Cedars; or, The Martyr; The Perez Family; Amete and Yafeh; The Fugitive; The Edict; The Escape; Helon; The Spirit's Entreaty; The Spirit of Night; and The Triumph of Love.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Grace Aguilar
ISBN-10: 1417915757
ISBN-13: 9781417915750
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/07/2004
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d