King of Schnorrers - Grotesques and Fantasies e-bog

"e;The King of Schnorrers - Grotesques and Fantasies"e; is a 1909 novel by British author Israel Zangwill. Wonderfully Illustrated throughout, this is the amusing tale of "e;king of schnorrers"e; or "e;king of beggars"e; Manassah who continually connives behind the backs of friends, acquaintances, and strangers alike. Contents include: "e;The King of Schnorrers, Illustrated by George Hutchinson"e;, "e;The Semi-Sentimental Dragon,"e;, "e;An Honest Log-Roller"e;, "e;A Tragi-Comedy of Creeds"e;, "e;The Memory Clearing House"e;, "e;Mated by a Waiter"e;, "e;The Principal Boy"e;, "e;An Odd Life"e;, etc. Israel Zangwill (1864-1926) 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 "e;the Dickens of the Ghetto"e;. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from "e;English Humourists of To-Day"e; by J. A. Hammerton.