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The Worlds Of Sholem Aleichem: The Remarkable Life And Afterlife Of The Man Who Created Tevye (Jewish Encounters Series),Used
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Part of the Jewish Encounters seriesThe first comprehensive biography of one of the most beloved authors of all time: the creator of Tevye the Dairyman, the collection of stories that inspired Fiddler on the Roof.Novelist, playwright, journalist, essayist, and editor, Sholem Aleichem was one of the founding giants of modern Yiddish literature. The creator of a pantheon of characters who have been immortalized in books and plays, he provided readers throughout the world with a fascinating window into the world of Eastern European Jews as they began to confront the forces of cultural, political, and religious modernity that tore through the Russian Empire in the final decades of the nineteenth century.But just as compelling as the fictional lives of Tevye, Golde, MenakhemMendl, and Motl was Sholem Aleichems own life story. Born Sholem Rabinovich in Ukraine in 1859, he endured an impoverished childhood, married into fabulous wealth, and then lost it all through bad luck and worse business sense. Turning to his pen to support himself, he switched from writing in Russian and Hebrew to Yiddish, in order to create a living body of literature for the Jewish masses. He enjoyed spectacular success as both a writer and a performer of his work throughout Europe and the United States, and his death in 1916 was frontpage news around the world; a New York Times editorial mourned the loss of the Jewish Mark Twain. But his greatest fame lay ahead of him, as the Englishspeaking world began to discover his work in translation and to introduce his characters to an audience that would extend beyond his wildest dreams. In Jeremy Daubers magnificent biography, we encounter a Sholem Aleichem for the ages.(With 16 pages of blackandwhite illustrations)
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Worlds of Sholem Aleichem'? A: The book is a comprehensive biography of Sholem Aleichem, a significant figure in modern Yiddish literature, best known for creating the character Tevye the Dairyman.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The author of 'The Worlds of Sholem Aleichem' is Jeremy Dauber.
- Q: What type of literature does this book belong to? A: This biography is part of the Jewish Encounters series.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on October 8, 2013.
- Q: Is this book available in hardcover? A: Yes, 'The Worlds of Sholem Aleichem' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the biography includes 16 pages of black-and-white illustrations.
- Q: What themes are explored in Sholem Aleichem's works? A: Sholem Aleichem's works explore the lives of Eastern European Jews confronting cultural, political, and religious modernity.
- Q: Is this biography suitable for readers unfamiliar with Yiddish literature? A: Yes, this biography provides valuable insights into Sholem Aleichem's life and work, making it accessible for readers new to Yiddish literature.