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The King of Schnorrers

The King of Schnorrers

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Number of Chapters: 6

Length: 4 hours and 24 minutes

Language: English

Manasseh da Costa, protagonist of this hilarious novel, is a schnorrer (beggar) who lives on the charitable contributions of the Jews of late 18th-century London. Manasseh is far from being a humble panhandler for, as every schnorrer knows, supporting the poor is a commandment from God (a mitzvah) not just a favour. And as the descendant of Portuguese Jews who had lived in England for many generations, Manasseh is the social superior of those newly arrived from Eastern Europe (Tedesco)—even his wealthy ‘patron’ Joseph Grobstock. The book concludes as the ever-audacious Manasseh strikes a blow for tolerance and understanding—while helping himself along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis)
Alt-BC: Lucy Burgoyne

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Showing how the wicked philanthropist was turned into a fish-porter (Adrian Praetzellis)
Showing how the king reigned (Adrian Praetzellis)
Showing how his majesty went to the theatre and was wooed (Adrian Praetzellis)
Showing how the royal wedding was arranged (Adrian Praetzellis)
Showing how the king dissolved the Mahamad (Adrian Praetzellis)
Showing how the king enriched the synagogue (Adrian Praetzellis)
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