“Chapters from The Book of State” – a collection of four short satires, appearing in new or revised translations, written between 19.
Hebrew language wars arrogance, ignorance, and hypocrisy of rabbis, hasids, and maskilim alike and the perennial penchant for Jews to act as their own worst enemies despite the external threats of anti-Semitism.Ģ. Among the objects of his humor are the pompous windbags who pass as Zionist leaders, and the cowardice behind their words the internecine fighting about the purposes of Zionism (whether to ameliorate Jewish suffering in Europe or to build a new Jewish settlement in Palestine) literary figures with inflated egos the Yiddish vs. In the course of detailing Jewish life and society as it was, the author gives us his satirized depiction of an array of personalities, personality types, institutions, and issues of the day. The object of the satire is something Agnon knew very well first-hand: the young Zionists of his native hometown. A first-time translation of “ Young and Old Together” (originally published in 1920), his longest satire, and his first substantial literary treatment of his Galician youth. Offer is subject to change without notice.1. (These charges are indicated on the appropriate product information pages and will be displayed in the shipping method subtotal of your order.) If you select a shipping method other than Standard, shipping charges will apply accordingly. Some items may have a shipping surcharges due to size/weight or special handling required. Orders qualifying for Flat Rate Shipping will be identified with "$9.95" next to the Standard Shipping option. Orders qualifying for Free Shipping will be identified with "FREE" next to the Standard Shipping option. Offer applies to Standard Shipping to one location in the continental USA including Puerto Rico. Offer Details: Free Standard Shipping with any online purchase of $129.99 (merchandise subtotal is calculated before sales tax and customization but after any discounts or coupons). $9.95 Flat Rate Standard Shipping (orders under $129.99) × Everyday Free Shipping and Flat Rate Shippingįree Standard Shipping on Orders over $129.99
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