Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Jewish Literature V6 is a comprehensive and detailed account of the development of Jewish literature from its earliest origins to modern times. Written by Meyer Waxman, a renowned scholar of Jewish history and literature, this book traces the evolution of Jewish writing from biblical times through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and into the modern era. The book is divided into six volumes, with each volume covering a particular period in Jewish literary history. Volume 6 focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries, a time of great upheaval and change in Jewish culture and society. In this volume, Waxman explores the works of prominent Jewish writers such as Sholem Aleichem, Franz Kafka, and Isaac Bashevis Singer, as well as lesser-known figures who made significant contributions to Jewish literature. He also examines the impact of political and social events, such as the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel, on Jewish literary expression. Throughout the book, Waxman provides insightful analysis and interpretation of the works of Jewish writers, illuminating the cultural, historical, and religious contexts in which they were written. The History of Jewish Literature V6 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the rich and diverse tradition of Jewish writing.1930. Volume 6 of 6. From the year 1880 to 1935. 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.
