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I. L. Peretz and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture

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I. L. Peretz , the father of modern Yiddish literature, was a master storyteller and social critic who advocated a radical shift from religious observance to secular Jewish culture. Wisse explores Peretz's writings in relation to his ideology, which sought to create a strong Jewish identity separate from the trappings of religion.

Language: English

Pages: 146

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Release: September 01, 1991

ISBN: 0295970898

ISBN 13: 9780295970899

I. L. Peretz and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture

4/5 ( ratings)

I. L. Peretz , the father of modern Yiddish literature, was a master storyteller and social critic who advocated a radical shift from religious observance to secular Jewish culture. Wisse explores Peretz's writings in relation to his ideology, which sought to create a strong Jewish identity separate from the trappings of religion.

Language: English

Pages: 146

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Release: September 01, 1991

ISBN: 0295970898

ISBN 13: 9780295970899

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