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Mottke The Vagabond: Mottke Ganef is a novel written by Sholem Ash and published in 1917. The story follows the life of Mottke, a young Jewish boy from a poor family living in a small village in Eastern Europe. Mottke is forced to leave his home and family to avoid being drafted into the Russian army. He becomes a vagabond, traveling from town to town, working odd jobs, and stealing when he needs to. Despite his criminal activities, Mottke is a sympathetic character, and the novel explores the social and economic conditions that led him to a life of crime. The book also touches on themes of poverty, oppression, and the struggle for survival in a world that is often hostile to those on the margins of society. Mottke The Vagabond: Mottke Ganef is a classic of Jewish literature and has been widely read and studied for its insights into the lives of Jewish people in Eastern Europe during the early 20th century. It is a powerful and moving story that offers a glimpse into a world that has long since disappeared.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.