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Novel

Shosha

1 min read·Yiddish. שאָשע · 1978

Main Characters and Their Development

  • Aaron Greidinger — the main character, a Jewish writer living in Warsaw. He faces internal and external conflicts while trying to find his place in the world. His life changes when he meets his childhood love, Shosha.
  • Shosha — Aaron's childhood love, who suffers from a mental disability. She remains innocent and pure despite all hardships and becomes a symbol of sincerity and simplicity in Aaron's life.
  • Betty Slutsky — an American actress and Aaron's lover. She contrasts with Shosha, being an ambitious and pragmatic woman.
  • Morris Feigenblum — a friend of Aaron who helps him in difficult times. He is also a writer and shares many philosophical and literary discussions with Aaron.
  • Dubin — a publisher and patron who supports Aaron in his literary endeavors. He plays an important role in Aaron's professional life.
Shosha
Date of publication: 10 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
———Original title: Yiddish. שאָשע · 1978
Genre: Novel
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