The Procession of Masks (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Herbert S. Gorman

9780267478088: The Procession of Masks (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267478089 ISBN 13: 9780267478088

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover the world of Yiddish letters and the life of a major Jewish writer.

This nonfiction work surveys Sholom Asch’s career, background, and influence, weaving together biography, literary history, and cultural insight. Through conversations and translations, it illuminates how Asch’s work reflects Jewish identity across continents and eras.

From his Polish roots to his years in Warsaw and America, the book traces how Asch learned languages, embraced Hebrew and German, and built a vast body of work in Yiddish. It explores his influences, including Dostoevsky, and explains why his fiction remains rooted in realism and in the daily life of the Jewish people. The text also highlights his role in shaping a modern Jewish literature, especially through his widely read pieces in the Forward and his novels set in New York.

Learn how Asch’s multilingual background shaped his storytelling.
See the connection between his historical novels and contemporary Jewish life.
Understand the broader history of Yiddish and Hebrew literature in the early 20th century.
Explore the cross-cultural reach of his work, from Poland to America.

Ideal for readers of literary history and fans of Yiddish literature who want context for a pivotal voice in Jewish letters.

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