A poignant exploration of Jewish identity and Yiddish culture during the Holocaust years. This collection of essays by Isaac Bashevis Singer, translated and edited by David Stromberg, offers a unique window into Singer's thoughts on Yiddish language, Jewish tradition, and the challenges of modernity during a time of immense historical upheaval.
Selected from Singer's writings in the Forverts, these essays capture his urgent desire to preserve Yiddish culture as it faced destruction. Singer grapples with questions of faith, assimilation, and the role of literature in a world consumed by war. Discover Singer's reflections on:
This volume provides a powerful and intimate look at a literary giant wrestling with the fate of his people and his art. Perfect for readers interested in Jewish history, Yiddish culture, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
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Isaac Bashevis Singer was a Polish-born Jewish- American author noted for his short stories. He was one of the leading figures in the Yiddish literary movement, receiving numerous awards and honors for his work. In 1978, Singer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. A prolific writer, the main theme of Singer's works is the clash between tradition and renewal-preservation versus regeneration-which serves as a backdrop to stories delving into the grip of human passions that unleash the destructive, yet also constructive, force of the emotions. Singer's profound talent allowed him to manage these weighty topics with a light, often comedic, touch.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A poignant exploration of Jewish identity and Yiddish culture during the Holocaust years. This collection of essays by Isaac Bashevis Singer, translated and edited by David Stromberg, offers a unique window into Singer's thoughts on Yiddish language, Jewish tradition, and the challenges of modernity during a time of immense historical upheaval.Selected from Singer's writings in the Forverts, these essays capture his urgent desire to preserve Yiddish culture as it faced destruction. Singer grapples with questions of faith, assimilation, and the role of literature in a world consumed by war. Discover Singer's reflections on:The essence of YiddishkaytThe impact of the Holocaust on Jewish consciousnessThe struggle between tradition and modernityThis volume provides a powerful and intimate look at a literary giant wrestling with the fate of his people and his art. Perfect for readers interested in Jewish history, Yiddish culture, and the enduring power of the human spirit. The first in a three-volume series, featuring twenty-five carefully curated essays (selected from over 150) written from just before the start of World War II through to its immediate aftermath. Isaac Bashevis Singer originally published each of these pieces under pseudonyms in Forverts, the world's oldest Yiddish newspaper. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798987707890
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