Memoiren einer Grossmutter, Band I by Pauline Wengeroff

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Author Wengeroff, Pauline, 1833-1916
Title Memoiren einer Grossmutter, Band I
Bilder aus der Kulturgeschichte der Juden Russlands im 19. Jahrhundert
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Summary "Memoiren einer Grossmutter, Band I" by Pauline Wengeroff is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book vividly portrays the cultural history of Jews in Russia during the 19th century, detailing personal experiences and observations from the author's life. Wengeroff, who recounts her childhood and family life, provides insight into the challenges and transformations that the Jewish community faced during a pivotal period of enlightenment and change. At the start of the memoir, Wengeroff reflects on her upbringing in a religious Jewish family in the town of Bobruisk, sharing fond memories of her parents and the customs that shaped her early years. She describes daily life intricately, highlighting her father's morning rituals and the family's strong connection to tradition and religious observance. The author also expresses her desire to document the significant cultural shifts experienced by Jews of her generation, emphasizing the contrast between her childhood innocence and the complexities of her later life as society evolved around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Wengeroff, Pauline, 1833-1916
Subject Jews -- Belarus -- Minsk -- Biography
Subject Jews -- Belarus -- Minsk -- Social life and customs
Subject Minsk (Belarus) -- Biography
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EBook-No. 45488
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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