Joseph Rolnik is widely considered one of the most prominent of the New York Yiddish poets associated with Di Yunge, an avant-garde literary group that formed in the early twentieth century. In his moving and evocative memoir, Rolnik recalls his childhood growing up in a small town in Belarus and his exhilarating yet arduous experiences as an impoverished Yiddish poet living in New York. Working in garment factories by day and writing poetry by night, he became one of the most published and influential writers of the Yiddish literary scene. Unfolding in a series of brief sketches, poems, and vignettes rather than consistent narrative, Rolnik's memoir is imbued with the poet's rich, sensuous language, which vividly describes the sounds and images of his life. Marcus's elegant translation, along with his introduction situating Rolnik's poetry in its literary historical context, gives readers a fascinating account of this underappreciated literary treasure.
| ISBN: | 9780815634782 |
| Publication date: | 10th November 2016 |
| Author: | Rolnik Joseph |
| Publisher: | Syracuse University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 312 pages |
| Series: | Judaic Traditions in Literature, Music, and Art |
| Genres: |
History: specific events and topics Social groups: religious groups and communities Biography: general Language: reference and general |
Joseph Rolnik is widely considered one of the most prominent of the New York Yiddish poets associated with Di Yunge, an avant-garde literary group that formed in the early twentieth century. In his moving and evocative memoir, Rolnik recalls his childhood growing up in a small town in Belarus and his exhilarating yet arduous experiences as an impoverished Yiddish poet living in New York. Working in garment factories by day and writing poetry by night, he became one of the most published and influential writers of the Yiddish literary scene. Unfolding in a series of brief sketches, poems, and vignettes rather than consistent narrative, Rolnik's memoir is imbued with the poet's rich, sensuous language, which vividly describes the sounds and images of his life. Marcus's elegant translation, along with his introduction situating Rolnik's poetry in its literary historical context, gives readers a fascinating account of this underappreciated literary treasure.
With Rake in Hand features in the following genres: History: specific events and topics, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Biography: general, Language: reference and general
With Rake in Hand is available in Paperback
With Rake in Hand was written by Rolnik Joseph and published by Syracuse University Press
With Rake in Hand has 312 pages
Yes it is part of Judaic Traditions in Literature, Music, and Art series