ISBN: 9798988677307 - isaac bashevis singer: writings on yiddish and yiddishkayt: the war years, 1939-1946 (9 resultados)

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Hardback. Condición: New. Writings on Yiddish and Yiddishkayt, The War Years, 1939-1945 is 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, when he was still relatively unknown. The essays are arranged chronologically, offering readers the unique opportunity to bear witness to the shifts in Singer's perspective as history unfolded--a rarity for English audiences, considering that much of Singer's work was written well before it was eventually translated. Short introductory paragraphs also accompany each piece, offering exact publication dates and remarks about the larger historical and cultural context of Singer's writing.…

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Hardback. Condición: New. Writings on Yiddish and Yiddishkayt, The War Years, 1939-1945 is 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, when he was still relatively unknown. The essays are arranged chronologically, offering readers the unique opportunity to bear witness to the shifts in Singer's perspective as history unfolded--a rarity for English audiences, considering that much of Singer's work was written well before it was eventually translated. Short introductory paragraphs also accompany each piece, offering exact publication dates and remarks about the larger historical and cultural context of Singer's writing.…

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Hardback. Condición: New. Writings on Yiddish and Yiddishkayt, The War Years, 1939-1945 is 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, when he was still relatively unknown. The essays are arranged chronologically, offering readers the unique opportunity to bear witness to the shifts in Singer's perspective as history unfolded--a rarity for English audiences, considering that much of Singer's work was written well before it was eventually translated. Short introductory paragraphs also accompany each piece, offering exact publication dates and remarks about the larger historical and cultural context of Singer's writing.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A vital collection of Isaac Bashevis Singer's Yiddish essays on Jewish culture and identity during the Holocaust years.Isaac Bashevis Singer: Writings on Yiddish and Yiddishkayt unveils a crucial period in the Nobel laureate's work, showcasing his reflections on Jewish life, Yiddish language, and the looming shadow of the Holocaust. Translated and edited by David Stromberg, these essays, originally penned for a Yiddish-speaking audience, offer a unique window into Singer's evolving thoughts on tradition, modernity, and the role of the writer in times of crisis.This collection provides: - Insightful commentary on Jewish identity, religious practice, and cultural preservation.- Historical context for understanding Singer's later fiction.- A poignant exploration of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit.For readers of Jewish literature, cultural history, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Isaac Bashevis Singer's multifaceted genius, this volume is a must-read.…

Hardback. Condición: New. Writings on Yiddish and Yiddishkayt, The War Years, 1939-1945 is 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, when he was still relatively unknown. The essays are arranged chronologically, offering readers the unique opportunity to bear witness to the shifts in Singer's perspective as history unfolded--a rarity for English audiences, considering that much of Singer's work was written well before it was eventually translated. Short introductory paragraphs also accompany each piece, offering exact publication dates and remarks about the larger historical and cultural context of Singer's writing.…