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by Roland Bertram Gittelsohn (Author), Emanuel Gamoran (Editor), Jacob Landau (Illustrator)
""Little Lower Than The Angels"" is a novel by Roland Bertram Gittelsohn that explores the themes of race, religion, and identity in early 20th century America. The story follows the life of a young African-American boy named Moses, who is raised by his grandmother in the South during the Jim Crow era. Despite facing discrimination and oppression, Moses finds solace in his faith and his love of music. When he moves to the North to pursue his dreams of becoming a musician, he discovers a whole new world of possibilities and challenges. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including a Jewish music teacher, a white jazz musician, and a group of African-American activists fighting for civil rights. Through Moses' journey, the novel explores the complex intersections of race, religion, and culture in America, and the ways in which individuals can find hope and resilience in the face of adversity. ""Little Lower Than The Angels"" is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on the American experience.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.
