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In London Yiddishtown: East End Jewish Life in Yiddish Sketch and Story, 1930-1950, Vivi Lachs presents a selection of previously un-translated short stories and sketches by Katie Brown, A. M. Kaizer, and I. A. Lisky, for the general reader and academic alike. These intriguing and entertaining tales build a picture of a lively East-End community of the 30s and 40s struggling with political, religious, and community concerns. Lachs includes a new history of the Yiddish literary milieu and biographies of the writers, with information gleaned from articles, reviews, and obituaries published in London's Yiddish daily newspapers and periodicals. Lisky's impassioned stories concern the East End's clashing ideologies of communism, Zionism, fascism, and Jewish class difference. He shows anti-fascist activism, political debate in a kosher caf? (R), East-End extras on a film set, and a hunger march by the unemployed. Kaizer's witty and satirical tales explore philanthropy, upward mobility, synagogue politics, and competition between Zionist organizations. They expose the character and foibles of the community and make fun of foolish and hypocritical behavior. Brown's often hilarious sketches address episodes of daily life, which highlight family shenanigans and generational misunderstandings, and point out how the different attachments to Jewish identity of the immigrant generation and their children created unresolvable fractures. Each section begins with a biography of the writer, before launching into the translated stories with contextual notes. London Yiddishtown offers a significant addition to the literature about London, about the East End, about Jewish history, and about Yiddish. The East End has parallels with New York's Lower East Side, yet London's comparatively small enclave, and the particular experience of London in the 1930s and the bombing of the East End during the Blitz make this history unique. It is a captivating read that will entice literary and history buffs of all backgrounds.
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Publisher
Wayne State University Press
ISBN-13
9780814348475
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20049905448
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Book Title
London Yiddishtown: East End Jewish Life in Yiddish Sketch and Story, 1930-1950: Selected Works of Katie Brown, A. M. Kaizer, and I. A. Lisky
Publication Year
2021
Type
Textbook
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Genre
Historical
Topic
History
Number of Pages
280 Pages
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229 mm
Item Width
152 mm
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Vivi Lachs
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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- 7***_ (4)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseTook longer to arrive than forecast, but due to a delay further up the supply chain from seller. Seller upgraded delivery to 24 hour tracked at no extra cost to compensate for delay. Book arrived in pristine condition as very well packed. Excellent seller, would have no hesitation using again.
- s***a (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThere was a small delay, but not dependent on the sender....the carrier was late for one day. Seller was answering honestly and quickly to the problem, book came in perfect conditions. Will buy definitly again from this seller and can also recommend it!
- l***w (298)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseSeller kept me informed in good time when there was a slight delay to the order that was beyond his control and the order arrived only a day late - great comms and pleasant too. Well packed and in perfect condition. Would definitely purchase from this highly professional seller again. Thank you, and best wishesPlato's Meno Scott Paperback Cambridge University Press 9780521104685 (#394470160953)