Yiddish Literature In America 1870 2000

Author : Barnett Zumoff
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781514436547

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Yiddish Literature in America 18702000 by Barnett Zumoff Pdf

Between 1870 and 2000, the years covered by the present volume, Yiddish literature blossomed from its modest beginnings into a world literature that is the qualitative equal of any of the world’s great literatures. Poetry and prose poured out of dozens of great authors in a way rarely seen in previous literary history. Largely unknown to many readers, a large proportion, perhaps the majority of this Yiddish literature, was written in America rather than Europe. A proper, comprehensive anthology of the American Yiddish literature did not exist until Emanuel S. Goldsmith published, in 1999, his monumental two-volume, 1300-page anthology in the original Yiddish. The current English translation by Barnett Zumoff presents about one-fourth of this material so that the reader who does not know Yiddish can have the pleasure of sampling this great literature. Selections from great authors such as Sholem Aleichem, Moris Rozenfeld, Dovid Edelshtat, Avrom Reyzn, Sholem Ash, Yehoyesh, Ana Margolin, Tsilye Drapkin, Mani Leyb, Moyshe-Leyb Halpern, Kadye Molodovsky, Rokhl Korn, H. Leyvik, Yankev Glatshteyn, Itsik Manger, Reyzl Zhikhlinsky, and Yitskhok Bashevis Zinger (Isaac Bashevis Singer) will delight the reader, and will hopefully stimulate him or her to delve further into the world of Yiddish literature.

Author : Barnett Zumoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1503559807

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Yiddish Literature In America 1870-2000 by Barnett Zumoff Pdf

"In these splendid volumes, Emanuel Goldsmith as editor and Barnett Zumoff as translator have combined their enormous talents to create a first-ever anthology of Yiddish literature in America--fiction, poetry, and essays." --Professor Curt Leviant, editor, Masterpieces of Hebrew Literature: Selections from Two Thousand Years of Jewish Creativity "Finally, an anthology of Yiddish poetry, prose, and essays that introduces the English reader to the richness of Yiddish literature in America. This collection includes well-known authors like Sholem Aleichem and I. B. Singer and others like Yoni Fayn, Melekh Ravitsh and Dora Teytlboym largely unknown in English translation. Barnett Zumoff's careful and fluid translations take readers on a literary and cultural odyssey that will educate, surprise, and delight!" --Sheva Zucker, author of Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature & Culture, Vols. 1 and 2; editor of the Yiddish magazine Afn Shvel "An indispensable compendium, filled with treasures reflecting brilliant encounters between Old World and New." --Jeremy Dauber, Professor, Columbia University, Yiddish Studies Department "An important contribution to the field, bringing unknown treasures of Yiddish literature and thought to new readers, and for that we all owe the Editor and Translator a debt of gratitude." --Aaron Lansky, president, National Yiddish Book Center, Amherst, Massachusetts

Author : Barnett Zumoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2016-01-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1514436523

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Yiddish Literature in America 1870-2000 by Barnett Zumoff Pdf

Between 1870 and 2000, the years covered by the present volume, Yiddish literature blossomed from its modest beginnings into a world literature that is the qualitative equal of any of the world's great literatures. Poetry and prose poured out of dozens of great authors in a way rarely seen in previous literary history. Largely unknown to many readers, a large proportion, perhaps the majority of this Yiddish literature, was written in America rather than Europe. A proper, comprehensive anthology of the American Yiddish literature did not exist until Emanuel S. Goldsmith published, in 1999, his monumental two-volume, 1300-page anthology in the original Yiddish. The current English translation by Barnett Zumoff presents about one-fourth of this material so that the reader who does not know Yiddish can have the pleasure of sampling this great literature. Selections from great authors such as Sholem Aleichem, Moris Rozenfeld, Dovid Edelshtat, Avrom Reyzn, Sholem Ash, Yehoyesh, Ana Margolin, Tsilye Drapkin, Mani Leyb, Moyshe-Leyb Halpern, Kadye Molodovsky, Rokhl Korn, H. Leyvik, Yankev Glatshteyn, Itsik Manger, Reyzl Zhikhlinsky, and Yitskhok Bashevis Zinger (Isaac Bashevis Singer) will delight the reader, and will hopefully stimulate him or her to delve further into the world of Yiddish literature.

Author : Emmabuel S. Goldsmith
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-10
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781499095173

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Yiddish Literature in America 1870-2000 by Emmabuel S. Goldsmith Pdf

In these splendid volumes, Emanuel Goldsmith as editor and Barnett Zumoff as translator have combined their enormous talents to create a first-ever anthology of Yiddish literature in Americafiction, poetry, and essays. Professor Curt Leviant, editor, Masterpieces of Hebrew Literature: Selections from Two Thousand Years of Jewish Creativity Finally, an anthology of Yiddish poetry, prose, and essays that introduces the English reader to the richness of Yiddish literature in America. This collection includes well-known authors like Sholem Aleichem and I. B. Singer and others like Yoni Fayn, Melekh Ravitsh and Dora Teytlboym largely unknown in English translation. Barnett Zumoffs careful and fluid translations take readers on a literary and cultural odyssey that will educate, surprise, and delight! Sheva Zucker, author of Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature & Culture, Vols. 1 and 2; editor of the Yiddish magazine Afn Shvel An indispensable compendium, filled with treasures reflecting brilliant encounters between Old World and New. Jeremy Dauber, Professor, Columbia University, Yiddish Studies Department An important contribution to the field, bringing unknown treasures of Yiddish literature and thought to new readers, and for that we all owe the Editor and Translator a debt of gratitude. Aaron Lansky, president, National Yiddish Book Center, Amherst, Massachusetts

Author : Barnett Zumoff
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781503559790

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Yiddish Literature In America 1870-2000 by Barnett Zumoff Pdf

“In these splendid volumes, Emanuel Goldsmith as editor and Barnett Zumoff as translator have combined their enormous talents to create a first-ever anthology of Yiddish literature in America—fiction, poetry, and essays.” —Professor Curt Leviant, editor, Masterpieces of Hebrew Literature: Selections from Two Thousand Years of Jewish Creativity “Finally, an anthology of Yiddish poetry, prose, and essays that introduces the English reader to the richness of Yiddish literature in America. This collection includes well-known authors like Sholem Aleichem and I. B. Singer and others like Yoni Fayn, Melekh Ravitsh and Dora Teytlboym largely unknown in English translation. Barnett Zumoff’s careful and fluid translations take readers on a literary and cultural odyssey that will educate, surprise, and delight!” —Sheva Zucker, author of Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature & Culture, Vols. 1 and 2; editor of the Yiddish magazine Afn Shvel “An indispensable compendium, filled with treasures reflecting brilliant encounters between Old World and New.” —Jeremy Dauber, Professor, Columbia University, Yiddish Studies Department “An important contribution to the field, bringing unknown treasures of Yiddish literature and thought to new readers, and for that we all owe the Editor and Translator a debt of gratitude.” —Aaron Lansky, president, National Yiddish Book Center, Amherst, Massachusetts

Author : Emanuel S. Goldsmith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 097245652X

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Yiddish Literature in America, 1870-2000 by Emanuel S. Goldsmith Pdf

Texts in the original Yiddish from various genres; introduction in both Yiddish and English; partial bibliography of all authors in both volumes

Author : Emanuel S. Goldsmith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0972456511

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Yiddish Literature in America, 1870-2000 by Emanuel S. Goldsmith Pdf

Texts in the original Yiddish from 48 Yiddish authors writing in America in various genres; introduction in both Yiddish and English

Author : Solomon Liptzin
Publisher : Jonathan David Publishers
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Yiddish literature
ISBN : UCSC:32106007316372

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A History of Yiddish Literature by Solomon Liptzin Pdf

Index. Bibliography: p. 501-507.

Author : Rosemary Horowitz
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786468812

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Women Writers of Yiddish Literature by Rosemary Horowitz Pdf

Taking stock of Yiddish literature in 1939, critic Shmuel Niger highlighted the increasing number and importance of women writers. However, awareness of women Yiddish writers diminished over the years. Today, a modest body of novels, short stories, poems and essays by Yiddish women may be found in English translation online and in print, and little in the way of literary history and criticism is available. This collection of critical essays is the first dedicated to the works of Yiddish women writers, introducing them to a new audience of English-speaking scholars and readers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789004359543

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Handbook of Jewish Languages by Anonim Pdf

This handbook, the first of its kind, includes descriptions of the ancient and modern Jewish languages other than Hebrew, including historical and linguistic overviews, numerous text samples, and comprehensive bibliographies.

Author : S. Lillian Kremer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0415929849

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Holocaust Literature: Lerner to Zychlinsky, index by S. Lillian Kremer Pdf

Review: "This encyclopedia offers an authoritative and comprehensive survey of the important writers and works that form the literature about the Holocaust and its consequences. The collection is alphabetically arranged and consists of high-quality biocritical essays on 309 writers who are first-, second-, and third-generation survivors or important thinkers and spokespersons on the Holocaust. An essential literary reference work, this publication is an important addition to the genre and a solid value for public and academic libraries."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004

Author : Reuben Iceland
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780815651970

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From Our Springtime by Reuben Iceland Pdf

In New York in 1907, a group of avant-garde Yiddish poets came together to transform Yiddish literature. Seeking a pure artistic expression, they would rid Yiddish poetry of foreign influences and overbearing political and religious rhetoric. Although influenced by their Eastern European heritage, these poets were uniquely American in their focus on exploring the individual. Calling themselves Di Yunge (The young ones), this group was led in part by Reuben Iceland. From Our Springtime is Iceland’s memoir as well as a reflection on the lives of the Di Yunge poets. With its vivid characters, beautifully crafted descriptions, and snippets of poetry, this book is a work of art in its own right and an essential resource for anyone interested in Yiddish American poetry. Translated into English for the first time, From Our Springtime brings this period in New York literary history to life and tells the story of how these poets transformed Yiddish poetry from an expression of working-class struggles to a form of Yiddish high art.

Author : Abraham Aaron Roback
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035478929

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The Story of Yiddish Literature by Abraham Aaron Roback Pdf

Author : Ilan Stavans,Josh Lambert
Publisher : Restless Books
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781632062628

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How Yiddish Changed America and How America Changed Yiddish by Ilan Stavans,Josh Lambert Pdf

A momentous and diverse anthology of the influences and inspirations of Yiddish voices in America—radical, dangerous, and seductive, but also sweet, generous, and full of life—edited by award-winning authors and scholars Ilan Stavans and Josh Lambert. Is it possible to conceive of the American diet without bagels? Or Star Trek without Mr. Spock? Are the creatures in Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are based on Holocaust survivors? And how has Yiddish, a language without a country, influenced Hollywood? These and other questions are explored in this stunning and rich anthology of the interplay of Yiddish and American culture, edited by award-winning authors and scholars Ilan Stavans and Josh Lambert. It starts with the arrival of Ashkenazi immigrants to New York City’s Lower East Side and follows Yiddish as it moves into Hollywood, Broadway, literature, politics, and resistance. We take deep dives into cuisine, language, popular culture, and even Yiddish in the other Americas, including Canada, Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, and Colombia. The book presents a bountiful menu of genres: essays, memoir, song, letters, poems, recipes, cartoons, conversations, and much more. Authors include Nobel Prize–winner Isaac Bashevis Singer and luminaries such as Grace Paley, Cynthia Ozick, Chaim Grade, Michael Chabon, Abraham Cahan, Sophie Tucker, Blume Lempel, Irving Howe, Art Spiegelman, Alfred Kazin, Harvey Pekar, Ben Katchor, Paula Vogel, and Liana Finck. Readers will laugh and cry as they delve into personal stories of assimilation and learn about people from a diverse variety of backgrounds, Jewish and not, who have made the language their own. The Yiddish saying states: Der mentsh trakht un got lakht. Man plans and God laughs. How Yiddish Changed America and How America Changed Yiddish illustrates how those plans are full of zest, dignity, and tremendous humanity.

Author : Sabine Koller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781351192019

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Joseph Opatoshu by Sabine Koller Pdf

"At the turn of the twentieth century East European Jews underwent a radical cultural transformation, which turned a traditional religious community into a modern nation, struggling to find its place in the world. An important figure in this 'Jewish Renaissance' was the American-Yiddish writer and activist Joseph Opatoshu (1886-1954). Born into a Hassidic family, he spent his early childhood in a forest in Central Poland, was educated in Russia and studied engineering in France and America. In New York, where he emigrated in 1907, he joined the revitalizing modernist group Di yunge - The Young. His early novels painted a vivid picture of social turmoil and inner psychological conflict, using modernist devices of multiple voices and mixed linguistic idioms. He acquired international fame by his historical novels about the Polish uprising of 1863 and the expulsion of Jews from Regensburg in 1519. Though he was translated into several languages, Yiddish writing always fostered his ideas and ideals of Jewish identity. Although he occupied a key position in the transnational Jewish culture during his lifetime, Opatoshu has until recently been neglected by scholars. This volume brings together literary specialists and historians working in Jewish and Slavic Studies, who analyse Opatoshu's quest for modern Jewish identity from different perspectives. The contributors are Shlomo Berger (Amsterdam), Marc Caplan (Baltimore, MD), Gennady Estraikh (New York), Roland Gruschka (Heidelberg), Ellie Kellman (Boston), Sabine Koller (Regensburg), Mikhail Krutikov (Ann Arbor, MI), Joshua Lambert (Amherst, MA), Harriet Murav (Urbana-Champaign, IL), Avrom Novershtern (Jerusalem), Dan Opatoshu (Los Angeles), Eugenia Prokop-Janiec (Krakow), Jan Schwarz (Lund), Astrid Starck (Basel/Mulhouse), Karolina Szymaniak (Krakow) and Evita Wiecki (Munich)."