A Simple Story by S.Y. Agnon - Classic Jewish Literature Novel | Historical Fiction Book for Adults | Perfect for Book Clubs & Literary Enthusiasts

Translated by Hillel Halkin

A small town in southern Poland is the scene of this bittersweet romance set at the turn of the century. Celebrated Israeli novelist, S. Y. Agnon draws on techniques perfected by Gustave Flaubert and Thomas Mann to contrast the hero's romantic longings with the interests in bourgeois society.