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The cross and other Jewish stories

by Lamed Shapiro

Historical FictionFantasy

2007

Lamed Shapiro was the author of groundbreaking and controversial short stories, novellas, and essays. Himself a tragic figure Shapiro led a life marked by frequent ocean crossings alcoholism, and failed ventures, yet his writings are models of precision, psychological insight, and daring.

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