Yiddish Theatre
Author | : Author Joel Berkowitz |
Publisher | : Liverpool University Press |
Total Pages | : 301 |
Release | : 2008-03-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781909821224 |
ISBN-13 | : 1909821225 |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This collection of essays conveys a broad range of fundamental ideas about Yiddish theatre and its importance in Jewish life as a reflection of aesthetic, social, and political trends and concerns. The contributions cover such topics as the Yiddish repertoire, including the purimshpil and the relationship between Yiddish drama and the broader European dramatic tradition; the historiography of the Yiddish theatre; the role of music; censorship, both by governmental authorities and from within the Jewish community; and the politics of Yiddish theatre criticism. Taken as a whole, these essays make a significant contribution to our understanding of Jewish literature and culture in eastern Europe and the United States.