By-paths in Hebraic bookland by Israel Abrahams

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Author Abrahams, Israel, 1858-1925
LoC No. 20013552
Title By-paths in Hebraic bookland
Original Publication United States: Jewish Publication Society of America, 1920.
Note "Originally written in 1913 for serial publication." Reprinted in part, from the London "Jewish world."
Credits Sharon Joiner, Jeff G. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "By-paths in Hebraic Bookland" by Israel Abrahams is a scholarly exploration of lesser-known aspects of Jewish literature and culture written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a collection of essays that delve into various books and authors, many of which are often overlooked yet contribute richly to the Jewish intellectual heritage. Abrahams invites readers on a journey through these "by-paths," illuminating the significance of these texts in understanding the broader tapestry of Hebraic literature. At the start of the book, the author sets the tone with a preface that lays out the conceptual framework guiding his exploration. He likens literary exploration to wandering through by-paths while eschewing the more traveled highways of well-known texts, emphasizing the pleasures and insights to be garnered from lesser-known works. Abrahams shares his personal connection to these texts, indicating that his selections stem from both scholarly interest and fond memories. This journey through Hebraic bookland is framed as an adventure, aiming to engage readers with various subjects that highlight the rich and often-neglected legacies of Jewish authors and their contributions to literature and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Subject Jewish literature -- History and criticism
Subject Hebrew literature -- History and criticism
Subject Jews in literature
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EBook-No. 70401
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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