Jüdische Geschichten by Isaac Loeb Peretz

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Author Peretz, Isaac Loeb, 1852?-1915
Translator Eliasberg, Alexander, 1878-1924
Title Jüdische Geschichten
Contents Ein Zwiegespräch -- Wenn nicht noch höher! -- Die Kabbalisten -- Berl der Schneider -- Der das Leben gibt, gibt auch wovon zu leben: eine Geschichte von Jojchenen dem Melamed -- Der kranke Knabe -- Bonze Schweig -- Neïlo in der Hölle -- Reb Jojchenen Gabaj.
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Summary "Jüdische Geschichten" by Isaac Loeb Peretz is a collection of Jewish stories written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the lives and experiences of Jewish characters, exploring themes of faith, tradition, and the struggle between spiritual and material needs. The narratives reflect the complexities of Jewish life, often intertwining humor with profound existential questions. At the start of the collection, two old men, Reb Schachno and Reb Sorach, reminiscent of longstanding rivalries between their respective Hasidic communities, stroll on a warm spring day during Passover. Their conversation oscillates between light-hearted banter concerning traditional practices and deeper philosophical discussions about the essence of life, spirituality, and the relationship between body and soul. They reflect on their past animosities, share stories filled with humor and wisdom from their experiences, and hint at the gradual evolution of their understanding as they age, setting the tone for a rich exploration of Jewish culture and tradition throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories, Yiddish -- Translations into German
Category Text
EBook-No. 36488
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 16, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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