First published 2023
Sholom Aleichem's acclaimed stories follow one Jewish peddler's lifelong struggle to provide for his family amidst the upheaval of pogroms, poverty, and a changing world. As he traverses the villages of late 1800s Ukraine, the resourceful protagonist relies on his wry humor and unwavering ties to his Yiddish heritage to weather each new challenge. Through these linked tales, we witness one man's resilient journey to adapt while holding fast to the comforts of home, family, and faith.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 19th-century, jewish
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: resilience, survival
Setting: Russia, Soviet Union, Ukraine
Period: 19th Century
140 pages · Hardcover · New Vessel Press