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OverviewI. 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ruth R. WissePublisher: University of Washington Press Imprint: University of Washington Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9780295994796ISBN 10: 0295994797 Pages: 146 Publication Date: 01 July 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Reason and Faith 2. Nation and Class 3. Hope and Fear Notes IndexReviewsAnyone interested in Jewish literature, history, or politics will find Wisse's scholarly study of Peretz's life and ideas and her analysis of his stories fascinating reading. Booklist Wisse adeptly combines literary commentary with biographical and cultural materials... She has made a valuable contribution by reinterpreting Peretz's literary output in its cultural, political, and historical framework. Forward In her well-written and insightful volume, Ruth Wisse has prepared a masterful examination of Peretz's thought and achievement. By integrating the story of his life with an extensive analysis of the major themes of his work, Wisse demonstrates Peretz's influence on the formation of Yiddish literature. Studies in Religion I. L. Peretz and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture is not only about Peretz's creations, but a key to the understanding and love of Yiddish life in its totality. The Australian Jewish News Anyone interested in Jewish literature, history, or politics will find Wisses scholarly study of Peretzs life and ideas and her analysis of his stories fascinating reading. Booklist Wisse adeptly combines literary commentary with biographical and cultural materials... She has made a valuable contribution by reinterpreting Peretzs literary output in its cultural, political, and historical framework. Forward In her well-written and insightful volume, Ruth Wisse has prepared a masterful examination of Peretzs thought and achievement. By integrating the story of his life with an extensive analysis of the major themes of his work, Wisse demonstrates Peretzs influence on the formation of Yiddish literature. Studies in Religion I. L. Peretz and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture is not only about Peretzs creations, but a key to the understanding and love of Yiddish life in its totality. The Australian Jewish News """Anyone interested in Jewish literature, history, or politics will find Wisse’s scholarly study of Peretz’s life and ideas and her analysis of his stories fascinating reading."" ""Wisse adeptly combines literary commentary with biographical and cultural materials.... She has made a valuable contribution by reinterpreting Peretz’s literary output in its cultural, political, and historical framework."" ""In her well-written and insightful volume, Ruth Wisse has prepared a masterful examination of Peretz’s thought and achievement. By integrating the story of his life with an extensive analysis of the major themes of his work, Wisse demonstrates Peretz’s influence on the formation of Yiddish literature."" ""I. L. Peretz and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture is not only about Peretz’s creations, but a key to the understanding and love of Yiddish life in its totality.""" Author InformationRuth R. Wisse is research professor of Yiddish and comparative literature at Harvard University. She is the author of The Modern Jewish Canon: A Journey through Language and Culture and editor of The I. L. Peretz Reader. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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