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âThe King of Schnorrers - Grotesques and Fantasiesâ is a 1909 novel by British author Israel Zangwill. Wonderfully Illustrated throughout, this is the amusing tale of \"king of schnorrers\" or \"king of beggars\" Manassah who continually connives behind the backs of friends, acquaintances, and strangers alike. Contents include: âThe King of Schnorrers, Illustrated by George Hutchinsonâ, âThe Semi-Sentimental Dragon,â, âAn Honest Log-Rollerâ, âA Tragi-Comedy of Creedsâ, âThe Memory Clearing Houseâ, âMated by a Waiterâ, âThe Principal Boyâ, âAn Odd Lifeâ, etc. Israel Zangwill (1864â1926) was a leading figure in cultural Zionism during the 19th century, as well as close friend of father of modern political Zionism, Theodor Herzl. In later life, he renounced the seeking of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. A notable portion of Zangwill's work concentrated on ghetto life and earned him the nickname \"the Dickens of the Ghetto\". This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from âEnglish Humourists of To-Dayâ by J. A. Hammerton. |
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