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Stanford University Press - Being For Myself Alone (Book)

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Explore the deep history of Jewish identity through Being For Myself Alone: Origins of Jewish Autobiography. Published by Stanford University Press, this scholarly work examines the development of autobiographical writing from the early modern period through the early twentieth century. This book offers a unique look at the emergence of the Jewish autobiographical voice. By examining a wide range of Hebrew and Yiddish texts, the author provides a literary and historical framework for understanding how these personal narratives evolved. Many of the primary sources used in this study have not previously been translated into English, making this a significant resource for students and researchers. Readers will gain a better understanding of central figures in Hebrew and Yiddish literature. This text serves as an essential guide for anyone interested in Jewish history, literature, and the evolution of personal storytelling within these cultural traditions.

Key Features

Traces the origins of Jewish autobiographical writing from the early modern period to the early twentieth century.

Provides a literary and historical explanatory paradigm for the emergence of the Jewish autobiographical voice.

Includes access to many Hebrew and Yiddish texts that have very few English translations available.

Introduces English readers to the works of central figures in the history of Hebrew and Yiddish literature.

Utilizes contemporary autobiographical theory to analyze historical texts and cultural developments.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
13 June 2005
Listed Since
02 February 2007

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