The History of Jewish Literature V5 - Hardcover

The History of Jewish Literature V5 is a comprehensive book written by Meyer Waxman that covers the history of Jewish literature from ancient times to the modern era. The book is divided into five volumes, with each volume covering a specific period in Jewish history. Volume 5 focuses on the modern era, specifically from the 18th century to the early 20th century. The book explores the various literary genres that emerged during this period, including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. It also delves into the works of prominent Jewish writers such as Heinrich Heine, Sholem Aleichem, and Franz Kafka. In addition to examining the literary works themselves, Waxman also provides historical context for the time period, including the rise of Zionism and the impact of the Holocaust on Jewish literature. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish literature or the history of Jewish culture.1930. Volume 5 of 6. From the year 1880 to 1935. These works contain a history of Jewish literature from the close of the Bible to our own days. The purpose of this history is to make accessible to the large intelligent public the results of Jewish scholarship and research in the various branches of Jewish literature, carried on during the last century, to coordinate and correlate the scattered facts and numerous data into one whole to create a complete picture of the productivity of the Jewish genius during the ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.