Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography. by Solomon Maimon
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"Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography" by Solomon Maimon is a historical autobiography written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the life experiences of Maimon, a Polish Jew navigating Jewish education and cultural norms, and describes his familial history, including challenges faced by his grandfather and father. The narrative reveals insights into the Jewish community's struggles and philosophical contexts of the time, offering a personal perspective on broader socio-religious themes. The opening
of the autobiography introduces readers to Maimon's early family life, especially focusing on his grandfather, Heimann Joseph, and the stark challenges faced by the household in a politically turbulent Poland. It vividly describes their economic hardships, interactions with local nobility, and the harsh realities of a peasant's life, including near-fatal misfortunes and arbitrary punishments. Maimon's reflections reveal the complexities of his upbringing and set the stage for his intellectual pursuits, hinting at his later philosophical development amid the oppressive environment around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maimon, Solomon, 1754-1800 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Murray, John Clark, 1836-1917 |
| Title | Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor,Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Maimon, Salomon, 1754-1800 |
| Subject | Jewish philosophers -- Germany -- Biography |
| Subject | Judaism -- Europe, Eastern -- History -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41042 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 691 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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