David Pinski was a Yiddish language writer, primarily recognized for his contributions to drama. He distinguished himself by being the first to bring the urban Jewish working class to the Yiddish stage during a period of industrial transformation in Eastern Europe. Pinski was a dramatist of ideas, notable for his candid exploration of human sexuality, a theme treated with unprecedented frankness in Yiddish literature at the time. His work also demonstrated a stronger engagement with German literary traditions compared to Russian ones among his early Yiddish contemporaries.
In this collection of short stories, David Pinski explores the theme of temptation in various forms. From the forbidden fruit to the allure of fame and fortune, these tales will make readers question their own moral compass.
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