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Księgi Jakubowe

Księgi Jakubowe

A Novel
Historical FictionHistory
Pages
992
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

This expansive novel follows the enigmatic Jakub Frank, a real-life 18th-century Jewish leader who declared himself a new messiah, leading a controversial movement across Eastern Europe. His followers, known as Frankists, challenged religious orthodoxy and social norms, leaving a lasting impact on the region's history. The story explores themes of faith, identity, and the clash between tradition and radical change through a multitude of voices and perspectives.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

ComplexThought-ProvokingMelancholicIntellectual
Family Saga

Genres

Historical Fiction History Judaism Literary Fiction

About the author

O
Olga Tokarczuk

Olga Nawoja Tokarczuk (ur. 29 stycznia 1962 w Sulechowie) – polska pisarka, eseistka, poetka i autorka scenariuszy, psycholożka, laureatka Nagrody Nobla w dziedzinie literatury za rok 2018, laureatka The Man Booker International Prize 2018 za powieść Bieguni oraz dwukrotna laureatka Nagrody Literackiej „Nike” za powieści: Bieguni (2008) i Księgi Jakubowe (2015). ---------- Olga Nawoja Tokarczuk ([tɔˈkart͡ʂuk]; born 29 January 1962) is a Polish writer, activist, and public intellect...