Isaac Bashevis Singer: Writings on Yiddish and Yiddishkayt: The War Years, 1939-1945

by Isaac Bashevis Singer, David Stromberg

Discover Isaac Bashevis Singer's poignant reflections on Yiddish language and Jewish identity during the tumultuous years of World War II.Isaac Bashevis Writings on Yiddish and The War Years, 1939-1945, translated and edited by David Stromberg, offers a unique glimpse into the Nobel laureate's Yiddish writings, bridging the gap between his Yiddish and English works. These essays, penned during a time of immense loss and upheaval, capture Singer's urgent desire to preserve Yiddish culture and explore the complexities of Jewish identity in the face of the Holocaust.

Through Singer's insightful observations, readers will grapple with questions of religious tradition, modernity, and the role of the writer in a world on the brink of destruction. This collection is perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of Jewish history, Yiddish literature, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Explore themes of loss, hope, and cultural preservation in this compelling collection.

170 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 14, 2023

About the author

Isaac Bashevis Singer was a Polish American author of Jewish descent, noted for his short stories. He was one of the leading figures in the Yiddish literary movement, and received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1978.
His memoir, "A Day Of Pleasure: Stories of a Boy Growing Up in Warsaw", won the U.S. National Book Award in Children's Literature in 1970, while his collection "A Crown of Feathers and Other Stories" won the U.S. National Book Award in Fiction in 1974.