Jewish-American poetry and drama play an important role in contemporary American culture. These writings also reflect an enormous diversity of perspectives. Some poets, such as Allen Ginsberg, have attained fame and a large audience, while others have been recognized chiefly by scholars. Poets such as Howard Nemerov are more conservative, others such as Kenneth Koch are experimental, and still others, such as Ginsberg, are prophetic. Similarly, some Jewish-American playwrights, especially Arthur Miller, have acquired a worldwide following, while others continue to labor in obscurity. The...
Jewish-American poetry and drama play an important role in contemporary American culture. These writings also reflect an enormous diversity of pers...
Since World War II, Jewish-American novelists have significantly contributed to the world of literature. This reference book includes alphabetically arranged entries for more than 75 Jewish-American novelists whose major works were largely written after World War II. Included are entries for both well-known and relatively obscure novelists, many of whom are just becoming established as significant literary figures. While the volume profiles major canonical figures such as Saul Bellow, Norman Mailer, and Bernard Malamud, it also aims to be more inclusive than other works on contemporary...
Since World War II, Jewish-American novelists have significantly contributed to the world of literature. This reference book includes alphabeticall...
An anthology of Israeli Holocaust drama which provides readers with the opportunity to see events in the context of contemporary Judaism, especially as the issues bear upon the question of Palestine. Writers in this text include Joshua Sobol, Motti Lerner and Ben-Zion Tomer.
An anthology of Israeli Holocaust drama which provides readers with the opportunity to see events in the context of contemporary Judaism, especially a...
Drama / 3m. An explosive Israeli play about three Palestinian brothers. Set during the Intifada with the Israeli-Arab struggle as its backdrop, Masked depicts the tragedy of one family torn between duty, kinship, principles and survival. "Powerful Remarkably of the moment..." -The New York Times "Provocative drama. An articulate calculus of loyalty and betrayal." -The New Yorker "A contemporary emotionally charged family drama." -Time Out New York "Passionate. Fascinating. A heartbreaker. Hastor's characters have strong, detailed specificity..." -Newsday "Powerful tragedy...Its real strength...
Drama / 3m. An explosive Israeli play about three Palestinian brothers. Set during the Intifada with the Israeli-Arab struggle as its backdrop, Masked...