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The Most Comprehensive Anthology of Jewish American Literature Ever Published: With the work of 145 writers, from 1645 to the present, writing in all genresfiction, poetry, drama, essays, letters, editorials, journals, autobiography, cartoons, song lyrics, and jokes. Classic and Contemporary Writers: Here, generously represented, are the writers who have shaped the tradition, among them Emma Lazarus, Abraham Cahan, Henry Roth, Nathanael West, Clifford Odets, Tillie Olsen, Bernard Malamud, Saul Bellow, Grace Paley, Philip Roth, Allen Ginsberg, Cynthia Ozick, and Harold Bloom. Joining them are younger writers such as Melvin Jules Bukiet, Jacqueline Osherow, Art Speigelman, Steve Stern and Allegra Goodman, who bring the tradition up to its thriving present.Yiddish and Hebrew Writing in AmericaJewish American Literature: Traces in breadth and depth Americas rich Yiddishlanguage culture, from the work of Morris Rosenfeld and David Edelshtadt in the 1880s through the Yunge and Introspectivist movements to the postHolocaust writings of Kadya Molodowsky and Isaac Bashevis Singer. Also represented is Hebrew writing, in translations of the work of Ephraim E. Lisitzky and modernist Gabriel Preil.Special Sections: 'Jewish Humor' offers choice selections of Groucho Marx, Woody Allen, and a cluster of perennial Jewish jokes; 'The Golden Age of the Broadway Song' samples the unforgettable lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, and Stephen Sondheim, among others; 'Jews Translating Jews' reflects on the translators role in transmitting tradition, gathering poems translated from Yiddish, Hebrew, German, Hungarian, Italian, and Spanish by Jewish American poets from Emma Lazarus to David Unger.Helpful and Lively Readers Apparatus: The Readers Apparatus includes a general introduction, period introductions, author headnotes, explanatory annotations, and selected bibliographies.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Jewish American Literature: A Norton Anthology'? A: This anthology is the most comprehensive collection of Jewish American literature, featuring the works of 145 writers from 1645 to the present across various genres, including fiction, poetry, drama, and essays.
- Q: Who are some notable authors included in this anthology? A: The anthology includes classic and contemporary writers such as Emma Lazarus, Philip Roth, Saul Bellow, and younger talents like Allegra Goodman and Steve Stern.
- Q: What genres are represented in this anthology? A: The anthology covers a wide range of genres, including fiction, poetry, drama, essays, letters, and even humor, showcasing the diversity of Jewish American literature.
- Q: When was 'Jewish American Literature: A Norton Anthology' published? A: The anthology was published on October 2, 2000.
- Q: What special sections are included in the anthology? A: Special sections include 'Jewish Humor,' 'The Golden Age of the Broadway Song,' and 'Jews Translating Jews,' which reflect on different aspects of Jewish cultural contributions.
- Q: Is this anthology suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the anthology is suitable for academic use, as it includes a general introduction, period introductions, author headnotes, and selected bibliographies.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Jewish American Literature: A Norton Anthology' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does this anthology contain? A: The anthology contains 1100 pages, providing an extensive exploration of Jewish American literature.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the anthology is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Jewish American Literature: A Norton Anthology'.