In New York in 1907, a group of avant-garde Yiddish poets came together to transform Yiddish literature. Seeking a pure artistic expression, they would rid Yiddish poetry of foreign influences and overbearing political and religious rhetoric. While influenced by their Eastern European heritage, these poets were nonetheless uniquely American in their focus on the exploration of the individual. Calling themselves di Yunge (the Young Ones), this group was led in part by Reuben Iceland. From Our Springtimeis Iceland's memoir as well as a reflection on the lives of the di Yunge poets. With its vivid characters, beautifully crafted descriptions, snippets of poetry, and clear analysis of the poems, this book is a work of art in its own right, and an essential resource for anyone interested in Yiddish American poetry.
Translated into English for the first time, From Our Springtime brings this period in New York literary history to life and tells the story of how these poets transformed Yiddish poetry from an expression of working class struggles to a form of Yiddish high art.
| ISBN: | 9780815633037 |
| Publication date: | 28th February 2013 |
| Author: | Reuben Iceland, Gerald Marcus |
| Publisher: | Syracuse University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Series: | Judaic Traditions in Literature, Music, and Art |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: poetry and poets Biography: general |
In New York in 1907, a group of avant-garde Yiddish poets came together to transform Yiddish literature. Seeking a pure artistic expression, they would rid Yiddish poetry of foreign influences and overbearing political and religious rhetoric. While influenced by their Eastern European heritage, these poets were nonetheless uniquely American in their focus on the exploration of the individual. Calling themselves di Yunge (the Young Ones), this group was led in part by Reuben Iceland. From Our Springtimeis Iceland's memoir as well as a reflection on the lives of the di Yunge poets. With its vivid characters, beautifully crafted descriptions, snippets of poetry, and clear analysis of the poems, this book is a work of art in its own right, and an essential resource for anyone interested in Yiddish American poetry.
Translated into English for the first time, From Our Springtime brings this period in New York literary history to life and tells the story of how these poets transformed Yiddish poetry from an expression of working class struggles to a form of Yiddish high art.
From Our Springtime features in the following genres: Literary studies: poetry and poets, Biography: general
From Our Springtime is available in Hardback
From Our Springtime was written by Reuben Iceland, Gerald Marcus and published by Syracuse University Press
From Our Springtime has 256 pages
Yes it is part of Judaic Traditions in Literature, Music, and Art series