I. L. Peretz and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture

I. L. Peretz and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture
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Publisher : Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectu
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ISBN-10 : 0295994797
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Book Synopsis I. L. Peretz and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture by : Ruth R. Wisse

Download or read book I. L. Peretz and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture written by Ruth R. Wisse and published by Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectu. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I. L. Peretz (1852-1915), the father of modern Yiddish literature, was a master storyteller and social critic who advocated a radical shift from religious observance to secular Jewish culture. Wisse explores Peretz's writings in relation to his ideology, which sought to create a strong Jewish identity separate from the trappings of religion.


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