בגנים In the Gardens

In the Gardens (בגנים) is a short story by Uri Nissan Gnessin, first published in 1904. The narrative explores the complex and disturbing relationship between a father and his intellectually disabled daughter, showcasing Gnessin's unique expressionistic prose style. The story is notable for its bold themes and has been the subject of analysis by prominent Israeli literary scholars. Gnessin, a key figure in Hebrew modernism, co-founded the Hebrew publishing house Nisyonot and contributed significantly to Hebrew literature before his death in 1913.