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During the six years which have elapsed since the last edition of this book appeared a great number of novels and dramas containing Jews as principal or minor characters have been published. Most of these have no value as literature. They are ephemeral, and with few exceptions aroused scarcely more than passing interest.
Besides the fiction of this character, which has been written in English, many translations from the Yid dish have been made into English. These Yiddish tales belong to the category of the ghetto novel, which forms the subject of the closing chapter of this book. The principles there discussed are largely applicable to these stories and, mutatis mutandis, hold good of them as they do of the books treated in that chapter.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a unique and extensive analysis of the portrayal of Jews in English fiction from the Elizabethan era to the late 19th century. The author examines the evolution of Jewish characters in literature, from the villainous stereotypes of Marlowe's Jew of Malta to the more nuanced and sympathetic representations in the works of later authors like George Eliot and Israel Zangwill. The book explores the historical and social context that shaped these portrayals, highlighting the pervasive anti-Semitism and prejudice that influenced the literary imagination. The author argues that these fictional representations both reflected and reinforced societal attitudes towards Jews, and played a significant role in shaping popular perceptions of Jewish identity. Ultimately, the book unravels the complex interplay between literature and society, shedding light on the ways in which fiction can perpetuate stereotypes, challenge prejudices, and contribute to our understanding of the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330393666_0
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