Without Prejudice
London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1896. Hardcover. FIRST EDITION. Jewish author and political activist, Israel Zangwill (1864 - 1926), was passionate about campaigning for the oppressed. Many of his works address womens suffrage, pacifism, Zionism, and Jewish emancipation. He was a strong believer of assimilitation and is best known for his influencial novel "Children of the Ghetto: A Study of a Peculiar People" (1892) which was later released as a play titled "The Melting Pot" (1908). Zangwill is credited with coining the term "melting pot" to describe the fusion of various cultures and ethnicities (OCEL 1097). This is a rare volume of literary essays and travel accounts. Most of the selections were originally printed in "Pall Mall Magazine." This "book covers a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, literature, and culture. Zangwill's writing is characterized by his sharp wit, incisive commentary, and progressive views on issues such as women's rights, immigration, and racial equality. The essays in 'Without Prejudice' are both thought-provoking and entertaining, offering a glimpse into the intellectual climate of the time and the challenges facing society as it grappled with the rapid changes of the modern era. Zangwill's work remains relevant today as a testament to the power of critical thinking and the importance of speaking out against injustice" (online review). In original blue cloth boards with gilt title to spine and front board. A few spots of foxing to interior, most notably on the endpapers. Bookplate of book collector, Mark Samuels Lasner, to front pastedown. An attractive copy of this scarce book. 384 pages. LIT/032709. Very Good. More