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The Dark Side of Sholem Aleichm's Laughter
The Dark Side of Sholem Aleichm's Laughter

Author(s): Dan Miron
Subject(s): Literary Texts
Published by: Parnaso s.r.l. Edizioni-Publishing House
Keywords: Jewish literature and comic novels

Summary/Abstract: Sholem Aleichem (Sholem Rabinovitsh, 1859-1916) was the foremost comic jewish writer who offered his yddish speaking audience laughter and high spirits as consolation and therapy.

  • Issue Year: 2003
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 16-55
  • Page Count: 39
  • Language: English