Karl Emil Franzos 
The Jews of Barnow: Stories [EPUB ebook] 

‘The Jews of Barnow’ by Karl Emil Franzos is a collection of short stories set in a small town in Galicia during the late nineteenth century. This period was turbulent for the Jewish community – the traditional Judaism was confronted with individuals seeking reforms, Jews started receiving civil rights. Also, the interactions between Jews and Christians were increasing. The book describes how this interaction led both to more misunderstandings and more tolerance.