Tajne kabale: izabrane priče

by Isaac Bashevis Singer

Isak Baševis Singer jedan je od najvećih majstora kratke priče u svetskoj literaturi. Vrhunac stvaralaštva dostigao je u poslednje dve decenije života, tako da je ova mala antologija izbor iz nekoliko knjiga objavljenih između 1969. i 1988. godine

297 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

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.

Reviews

[Jelena Djurkovic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, I did enjoy the how — how skillfully these stories are written, how smooth the prose is, how masterfully Singer draws the reader into his world. His storytelling style is undeniably strong, and I definitely got a few new perspectives and some interesting insights.

But I really struggled with the what and why. The themes felt narrow, rooted in a very specific cultural and ideological framework that didn’t attempt to speak beyond its own boundaries. These stories seem written for a small circle of insiders, not for a broader, universal audience.

Even more troubling, for me, was Singer’s portrayal of women. His descriptions often focus excessively on their physical appearance, and his characters (both male and female) are frequently depicted through a lens that felt uncomfortable, even demeaning. His relationship with women, at least as it comes across on the page (but apparently in real life as well), is deeply problematic in my opinion.

I was also put off by the way Singer writes about himself; there's a sense of inflated importance that runs through many of the stories. In quite a few of them, I struggled to find any real moral depth or meaningful message. At times, the stories felt more like exercises in self-indulgence than thoughtful storytelling.

While I appreciate the literary craft, I can't say I enjoyed this book overall.

[Ivana]

Ako vas je naslov naveo na pomisao da ćete preko ove knjige izučiti tajne kabale, džabe se nadate. Ako volite dobre priče, svakako ćete uživati, ali ne, nećete postati upućeni u kabalu.

Ok, možda nešto malo naučite. Više is odsustva nego iz prisustva.

Al' nije udžbenik iz kabale, nego zbirka dobrih priča.

[Miloš Milenković · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delo nosi dređenu dozu perverzije!