Voices of Jewish-Russian Literature: An Anthology (Jews of

Voices of Jewish-Russian Literature: An Anthology (Jews of Russia & Eastern Europe and Their Legacy)

Edited by Maxim D. Shrayer, a leading specialist in Russiaâ€™s Jewish culture, this definitive anthology of major nineteenth- and twentieth-century fiction, nonfiction and poetry by eighty Jewish-Russian writers explores both timeless themes and specific tribulations of a peopleâ€™s history. A living record of the rich and vibrant legacy of Russiaâ€™s Jews, this reader-friendly and comprehensive anthology features original English translations. In its selection and presentation, the anthology tilts in favor of human interest and readability. It is organized both chronologically and topically (e.g. â€œSeething Times: 1860s-1880sâ€; â€œRevolution and Emigration: 1920s-1930sâ€; â€œLate Soviet Empire and Collapse: 1960s-1990sâ€). A comprehensive headnote introduces each section. Individual selections have short essays containing information about the authors and the works that are relevant to the topic. The editorâ€™s opening essay introduces the topic and relevant contexts at the beginning of the volume; the overview by the leading historian of Russian Jewry John D. Klier appears the end of the volume. Over 500,000 Russian-speaking Jews presently live in America and about 1 million in Israel, while only about 170,000 Jews remain in Russia. The great outflux of Jews from the former USSR and the post-Soviet states has changed the cultural habitat of world Jewry. A formidable force and a new Jewish Diaspora, Russian Jews are transforming the texture of daily life in the US and Canada, and Israel. A living memory, a space of survival and a record of success, Voice of Jewish-Russian Literature ensures the preservation and accessibility of the rich legacy of Russian-speaking Jews.
Country USA
Brand Academic Studies Press
Manufacturer Academic Studies Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2018-11-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781618117922

Country	USA
Brand	Academic Studies Press
Manufacturer	Academic Studies Press
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2018-11-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781618117922

Voices of Jewish-Russian Literature: An Anthology (Jews of Russia & Eastern Europe and Their Legacy)