Nancy Ludmerer

Sep 6, 2023 | hadassahmagazine.org | Nancy Ludmerer |Nora Gold |Roz Chast |Rebecca Clarren

Email Print Sarra Copia: A Locked-in Lifeby Nancy Ludmerer (WTAW Press)In this novella, Ludmerer captures the voice and deep intellect of Sarra Copia, a 17th century Jewish woman living in the confines of the Venice Ghetto. Locked inside the gates every evening, Sarra finds intellectual freedom in following her own mind, leading salons that include Christians, writing poetry and corresponding with others beyond the ghetto walls.