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Isaac Bashevis Singer Collected Stories V. 2 : A Friend Of Kafka To Passions (Library Of America) (Vol 2)
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By The Time Isaac Bashevis Singer Published The Three Shortstory Collections Gathered In This Library Of America Volumea Friend Of Kafka (1970), A Crown Of Feathers (1973), And Passions (1975)He Had Made His Home In America For Nearly Four Decades. Earning His Living As A Columnist For The Yiddish Newspaper Forverts (The Jewish Daily Forward), He Had Risen From Nearly Complete Anonymity Outside Of His Yiddish Readership To International Celebrity As The Last Of The Great Yiddish Fiction Writers, As Anzia Yzierska Once Called Him. Awarded Prizes, Fted In The United States And Abroad, Eagerly Sought For Lectures And Interviews, He Had Brought About This Remarkable Transformation Primarily Though The Translation Of His Stories. Often Collaborating With His Translators, Singer Intended The English Version Of His Stories To Be Regarded Not As Diminished Approximations Of His Yiddish Stories But As Works Shaped By The Author In The Language Of His Adopted Homeland.The Sixtyfive Stories In Collected Stories: A Friend Of Kafka To Passionsthe Second Of Three Volumesreflect Singers Origins In Poland And His Long Exile In America. Although He Continued To Write Tales Drawing On Jewish Folk Traditions And Supernaturalism, Many Of His Stories From The Late 1960S And Early 1970S Take Place In The United States, As Singer Explored The Psychic Devastation Wrought By The Nazi Genocide On Holocaust Survivors (The Cafeteria), Evoked The Fragility Of Transplanted Forms Of Jewish Life And Belief (The Cabalist Of East Broadway), And Reflected On The Spiritual Hazards Of Worldly Success In America (Old Love). Stories Such As A Day In Coney Island, A Tutor In The Village, And The Sonbased On Singers Reunion With His Son Israel Zamir After A Twentyyear Separationshow Singer Blurring The Line Between Autobiography And Fiction, A Tendency That Marks Much Of His Later Writing.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nations Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, Americas Best And Most Significant Writing. The Library Of America Series Includes More Than 300 Volumes To Date, Authoritative Editions That Average 1,000 Pages In Length, Feature Cloth Covers, Sewn Bindings, And Ribbon Markers, And Are Printed On Premium Acidfree Paper That Will Last For Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in Isaac Bashevis Singer's Collected Stories V. 2? A: The main themes in Isaac Bashevis Singer's Collected Stories V. 2 include the exploration of Jewish identity, the impact of the Holocaust, the complexities of life in America, and the interplay between autobiography and fiction.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Isaac Bashevis Singer's work? A: Yes, this book can be a great introduction to Isaac Bashevis Singer's work, especially for those interested in Jewish literature and stories that blend folk traditions with modern experiences.
- Q: How many stories are included in this volume? A: This volume includes sixty-five stories, showcasing a range of themes and styles from Singer's extensive body of work.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it may have some signs of wear but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a quality feel for collectors and readers alike.
- Q: When was this edition of the book published? A: This edition was published on July 8, 2004.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book has a total of 800 pages.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in classic literature? A: Yes, this book makes an excellent gift for anyone interested in classic literature, particularly those who appreciate Jewish fiction and the works of Isaac Bashevis Singer.
- Q: Are there any notable awards associated with Isaac Bashevis Singer's works? A: Yes, Isaac Bashevis Singer received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1978.
- Q: What kind of stories can readers expect from this collection? A: Readers can expect a mix of stories that delve into Jewish folklore, personal anecdotes, and reflections on life in America, often highlighting the Jewish experience and existential themes.