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Nineteenth-century Jewish literature : a reader

By Valman , Nadia; Samuels , Maurice; Hess , Jonathan M

Book information

Publisher
Stanford University Press
Year
2013
ISBN
080477546X, 978-0-8047-7546-5, 978-0-8047-7547-2, 0804775478, 978-0-8047-8619-5, 0804786194
Language
englishfrench
Format
PDF
Filesize
29 MB (29984451 bytes)
Series
Stanford studies in Jewish history and culture
Pages
469\478
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00
Jewish fiction -- 19th century -- Translations int

Description

Recent scholarship has brought to light the existence of a dynamic world of specifically Jewish forms of literature in the nineteenth century—fiction by Jews, about Jews, and often designed largely for Jews. This volume makes this material accessible to English speakers for the first time, offering a selection of Jewish fiction from France, Great Britain, and the German-speaking world. The stories are remarkably varied, ranging from historical fiction to sentimental romance, to social satire, but they all engage with key dilemmas including assimilation, national allegiance, and the position of women. Offering unique insights into the hopes and fears of Jews experiencing the dramatic impact of modernity, the literature collected in this book will provide compelling reading for all those interested in modern Jewish history and culture, whether general readers, students, or scholars.

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