Jacobs Well

Pierre Benoit

ISBN 10: 1025388232 / ISBN 13: 9781025388236

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'Jacobs Well' is a compelling dramatic novel by Pierre Benoit that explores the intersection of personal identity and political conviction during the early 20th century. The story follows Hagar Darsanty, a glamorous and talented Jewish dancer in France, whose life takes a dramatic turn when she is inspired to leave the stages of Europe for the pioneering spirit of Palestine. Settling at a colony near Nablus, Hagar transitions from a life of vanity and art to one of sacrifice and communal labor.Benoit masterfully portrays the challenges faced by the early Zionist settlers, depicting the harsh beauty of the landscape and the ideological fervor that fueled the movement. As Hagar navigates her new environment, she grapples with her past and the demanding expectations of her heritage. 'Jacobs Well' stands as a significant work of fiction that captures a pivotal moment in history, blending romance and social commentary with the evocative storytelling that made Benoit a prominent literary figure of his era. This narrative offers a unique perspective on the cultural and political shifts of the 1920s, highlighting the tension between European urbanity and the rugged idealism of the Levant.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jacobs Well
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025388232
• ISBN 13: 9781025388236
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 18D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 590 grams

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"Jacobs Well" is a compelling dramatic novel by Pierre Benoit that explores the intersection of personal identity and political conviction during the early 20th century. The story follows Hagar Darsanty, a glamorous and talented Jewish dancer in France, whose life takes a dramatic turn when she is inspired to leave the stages of Europe for the pioneering spirit of Palestine. Settling at a colony near Nablus, Hagar transitions from a life of vanity and art to one of sacrifice and communal labor.

Benoit masterfully portrays the challenges faced by the early Zionist settlers, depicting the harsh beauty of the landscape and the ideological fervor that fueled the movement. As Hagar navigates her new environment, she grapples with her past and the demanding expectations of her heritage. "Jacobs Well" stands as a significant work of fiction that captures a pivotal moment in history, blending romance and social commentary with the evocative storytelling that made Benoit a prominent literary figure of his era. This narrative offers a unique perspective on the cultural and political shifts of the 1920s, highlighting the tension between European urbanity and the rugged idealism of the Levant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.