An epic poem about life in America in the early 20th century, as perceived by a Jewish immigrant. Kentucky is the first major work in Yiddish literature to present America as its primary theme. The long epic poem paints a rich picture of life in Kentucky just after the Civil War. Written between 1918 and 1922 by Lithuanian-born writer, I. J. Schwartz, it first appeared in the Yiddish journal Zukunft and later, in 1925, was published as a book. Although unknown to English readers until this translation, the book was a ...
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An epic poem about life in America in the early 20th century, as perceived by a Jewish immigrant. Kentucky is the first major work in Yiddish literature to present America as its primary theme. The long epic poem paints a rich picture of life in Kentucky just after the Civil War. Written between 1918 and 1922 by Lithuanian-born writer, I. J. Schwartz, it first appeared in the Yiddish journal Zukunft and later, in 1925, was published as a book. Although unknown to English readers until this translation, the book was a primary text for immigrants and potential immigrants in places as remote as Poland and Argentina who received their first impressions of America from its pages. Parts of it were even set to music and sung in choruses around the world.
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Add this copy of Kentucky (Judaic Studies Series) to cart. $19.10, good condition, Sold by Blue Vase Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Interlochen, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Univ of Alabama Pr.
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The item shows wear from consistent use but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover if applicable. Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs access code or other supplemental materials.
Add this copy of Kentucky (Judaic Studies Series) to cart. $19.10, good condition, Sold by Bulk Book Warehouse rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rotterdam, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by University of Alabama Press.
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Good. Some foxing and/or discoloration around edges. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages. Former library copy with library markings and/or jacket.
Add this copy of Kentucky (Judaic Studies Series) to cart. $19.10, very good condition, Sold by Best and Fastest Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wantage, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by University of Alabama Press.
Add this copy of Kentucky (Judaic Studies Series) to cart. $19.10, new condition, Sold by The Junk Store rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Russellville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Univ of Alabama Pr.
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Tuscaloosa 1990 first edition. University of Alabama. Hardcover octavo. Translated by G. W. Dubrovsky. Here translated, this novel was the first major work in Yiddish literature to use America as a primary theme. 238p. Fine in Fine DJ. (dj protected in mylar cover. )
Add this copy of Kentucky Format: Paperback to cart. $36.40, new condition, Sold by indoo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by University Alabama Press.
Add this copy of Kentucky (Judaic Studies Series) to cart. $52.81, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Univ of Alabama Pr.
