The History of Jewish Literature V2

By Meyer Waxman

Book Overview

The History of Jewish Literature V2 is a comprehensive book written by Meyer Waxman that explores the rich and varied literary traditions of the Jewish people. The book is a continuation of the first volume, and covers the period from the 16th century to the modern era.The author delves into the various genres of Jewish literature, including poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as the different languages in which Jewish literature has been written, such as Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino. The book also examines the historical and cultural contexts that have shaped Jewish literature over the centuries.Throughout the book, Waxman provides detailed analyses of the works of some of the most prominent Jewish writers, including Sholem Aleichem, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Franz Kafka, among others. He also explores the impact of Jewish literature on world literature and the ways in which it has influenced other literary traditions.Overall, The History of Jewish Literature V2 is an essential resource for anyone interested in Jewish literature, history, and culture. It offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse and fascinating literary traditions of the Jewish people, and provides valuable insights into the ways in which literature can shape and reflect cultural identity.1930. Volume 2 of 6. From the 12th century to the middle of the 18th century. These works contain a history of Jewish literature from the close of the Bible to our own days. The purpose of this history is to make accessible to the large intelligent public the results of Jewish scholarship and research in the various branches of Jewish literature, carried on during the last century, to coordinate and correlate the scattered facts and numerous data into one whole to create a complete picture of the productivity of the Jewish genius during the ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169823998
• ISBN13: 9781169823990
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 736 Pages
• Weight: 4.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"