By-paths in Hebraic bookland by Israel Abrahams
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| Author | Abrahams, Israel, 1858-1925 |
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| LoC No. | 20013552 |
| Title | By-paths in Hebraic bookland |
| Original Publication | United States: Jewish Publication Society of America, 1920. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | "Originally written in 1913 for serial publication." Reprinted in part, from the London "Jewish world." |
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| Summary | "By-paths in Hebraic Bookland" by Israel Abrahams is a scholarly exploration of lesser-known aspects of Jewish literature and culture written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a collection of essays that delve into various books and authors, many of which are often overlooked yet contribute richly to the Jewish intellectual heritage. Abrahams invites readers on a journey through these "by-paths," illuminating the significance of these texts in understanding the broader tapestry of Hebraic literature. At the start of the book, the author sets the tone with a preface that lays out the conceptual framework guiding his exploration. He likens literary exploration to wandering through by-paths while eschewing the more traveled highways of well-known texts, emphasizing the pleasures and insights to be garnered from lesser-known works. Abrahams shares his personal connection to these texts, indicating that his selections stem from both scholarly interest and fond memories. This journey through Hebraic bookland is framed as an adventure, aiming to engage readers with various subjects that highlight the rich and often-neglected legacies of Jewish authors and their contributions to literature and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Jewish literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Hebrew literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Jews in literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70401 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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