Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Gustav Karpeles
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| Author | Karpeles, Gustav, 1848-1909 |
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| LoC No. | 12034815 |
| Title | Jewish Literature and Other Essays |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | A glance at Jewish literature -- The Talmud -- The Jew in the history of civilization -- Women in Jewish literature -- Moses Maimonides -- Jewish troubadours and minnesingers -- Humor and love in Jewish poetry -- The Jewish stage -- The Jew's quest in Africa -- A Jewish king in Poland -- Jewish society in the time of Mendelssohn -- Leopold Zunz -- Heinrich Heine and Judaism -- The music of the synagogue. |
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| Summary | "Jewish Literature and Other Essays" by Gustav Karpeles is a collection of scholarly essays written during the late 19th century. This work addresses various aspects of Jewish literature, exploring its history, significance, and the cultural context within which it has developed. Karpeles offers insights into notable figures, literary movements, and the role of Jewish literary contributions in shaping civilization. At the start of this collection, Karpeles reflects on the genesis and evolution of Jewish literature, emphasizing its organic growth amidst historical adversity. He discusses the foundational role of the Bible as a literary cornerstone and traces the literature's journey through various periods, including Rabbinical, Judæo-Hellenic, and its flourishing in the Middle Ages. The author expresses a deep affection for the intricate tapestry of Jewish written tradition, and he articulates a hope that this literature will be embraced and appreciated in its full complexity by current and future generations, hinting at its ongoing relevance and potential for cultural enrichment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Jews |
| Subject | Jewish literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27901 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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