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Writing in Tongues

- Translating Yiddish in the Twentieth Century

About Writing in Tongues

Examines the complexities of translating Yiddish literature at a time when the Yiddish language is in decline. The author traces historical and aesthetic shifts through versions of these canonical texts, and she argues that these works and their translations form a conversation about Jewish history and identity.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780295992976
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 182
  • Published:
  • January 31, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 229x152x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 346 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 11, 2024

Description of Writing in Tongues

Examines the complexities of translating Yiddish literature at a time when the Yiddish language is in decline. The author traces historical and aesthetic shifts through versions of these canonical texts, and she argues that these works and their translations form a conversation about Jewish history and identity.

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