Satan in Goray
Interesting Facts
- The book describes events taking place in the Jewish town of Goray in Poland in the 17th century, after the destruction by Khmelnytsky.
- At the center of the plot is the appearance of the false messiah Sabbatai Zevi and his influence on the community.
- The work explores themes of religious fanaticism, mysticism, and human nature.
- The book combines elements of historical novel and mystical parable.
- The author uses rich and expressive language to convey the atmosphere and spirit of the time.
- The work was first published in Yiddish in 1933.
Date of publication: 10 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Horror and Mystery
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