Israel Zangwill

Broschiertes Buch

Without Prejudice

Beschreibung

First published in 1899, ¿Without Prejudice¿ contains a selection of the author's work which appeared in the ¿Pall Mall Magazine¿ in the 1890s. Contents include: ¿A Vision Of The Burden Of Man: Which May Serve To Introduce The Introduction¿, ¿Tuning Up¿, ¿Art In England¿, ¿Bohemia And Verlaine¿, ¿The Indestructibles¿, ¿Concerning General Elections¿, ¿The Realistic Novel¿, ¿In Defence of Gambling¿, ¿Truly Rural¿, ¿Opinions of the Young Fogey¿, ¿Critics and People¿, etc. Israel Zangwill (1864¿1926). Zangwill was a leading figure in cultural Zionism during the 19th century, as well as close friend of father of modern political Zionism, Theodor Herzl. In later life, he renounced the seeking of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. A notable portion of Zangwill's work concentrated on ghetto life and earned him the nickname "the Dickens of the Ghetto". Other notable works by this author include: ¿Dreamers of the Ghettö (1898), ¿Grandchildren of the Ghettö (1892 ), and ¿Children of the Ghetto: A Study of a Peculiar People¿ (1892). This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from ¿English Humourists of To-Day¿ by J. A. Hammerton.

Autor

Israel Zangwill (1864-1926) was an English author and playwright of Jewish descent, renowned for his contributions to literature that explored issues of identity and integration within Jewish communities. Born on February 21, 1864, in London, Zangwill grew up in a family of Russian and Polish Jewish immigrants. He was a notable figure in the cultural and intellectual life of his time, known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary on contemporary society. Best recognized for his 1892 novel 'Children of the Ghetto,' Zangwill's work often reflected the complexities of heritage and assimilation, resonating deeply with the immigrant experience. His collection of essays, 'Without Prejudice' (1896), is a testament to his erudite and often humorous exploration of social and cultural topics. This body of work encapsulates his literary style, blending satire with earnest social criticism, and is marked by a profound understanding of the human condition. Zangwill was also involved with the Zionist movement, although he later became a proponent of territorialism, searching for a solution to Jewish statelessness beyond the confines of Palestine. His legacy endures in his prolific output of plays, novels, and activism, which left an indelible mark on Jewish literature and the broader discourse on cultural integration and identity politics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read & Co. Books
• Seitenzahl: 398
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Mai 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 560g
• ISBN-13: 9781528715836
• ISBN-10: 1528715837
• Artikelnr.: 59584093