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Sholem Asch

    November 1, 1880 – July 10, 1957

    Sholem Asch was a Polish-American novelist who wrote in Yiddish, exploring themes of Jewish life, history, and spirituality. He gained renown for his historical novels, vividly depicting tumultuous events such as antisemitic uprisings. Asch also delved into complex ethical and theological questions, earning acclaim for the depth and literary artistry of his prose. His work often reflected his engagement with Jewish tradition and the challenges faced by Jewish communities across different eras.

    Sholem Asch
    East River
    Kidusz ha-szem
    Der elektrische Stuhl
    Mottke der Dieb
    Von den Vätern
    Sabbatai Zevi : a Tragedy in Three Acts and Six Scenes With a Prologue and an Epilogue
    • 1991
    • 1991
    • 1989

      Petersburg

      Roman der Jahrhundertwende

      • 370 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Um 1900 rebelliert der Sohn eines reichen jüdischen Kaufmanns in Petersburg gegen die Tradition und Konvention der herrschenden Oberschicht.

      Petersburg
    • 1987

      Aus 3 Perspektiven erzählte Geschichte vom Leben Jesu, zugleich ein lebendiges Kulturbild.

      Jesus, der Nazarener
    • 1985

      Berlin no date (c. 1925) Ladyschnikow. "Ein Volksstuck in einem vorspiel und drei Akten." Sm.8vo. Near VG. text fine and clean and binding secure, some wear on backstrip.

      Mottke der Dieb
    • 1963

      Společenský židovský román. Židovský chlapec vyrůstá v proletářské rodině v bídných poměrech a tak ztrácí mravní zásady. Životní kariéru končí ve Varšavě jako ochránce nevěstek.

      Motke zloděj
    • 1960