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Uncovering the hidden : the works and life of Der Nister

Title
Uncovering the hidden : the works and life of Der Nister / edited by Gennady Estraikh, Kerstin Hoge and Mikhail Krutikov.
Publication
  • London : Legenda, 2014.
  • ©2014

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Additional Authors
  • Ėstraĭkh, G. (Gennadiĭ)
  • Hoge, Kerstin, 1966-
  • Krutikov, Mikhail
Description
189 pages : illustrations, portraits; 26 cm.
Summary
Der Nister (Pinkhes Kahanovitsh, 1884-1950) is widely regarded as the most enigmatic author in modern Yiddish literature. His pseudonym, which translates as 'The Hidden One', is as puzzling as his diverse body of works, which range from mystical symbolist poetry and dark expressionist tales to realist historical epic. Although part of the Kiev Group of Yiddish writers, which also included David Bergelson and Peretz Markish, Der Nister remained at the margins of the Yiddish literary world throughout his life, mainstream success eluding him both in- and outside the Soviet Union. Yet, to judge from the quantity of recent research and translation work, der Nister is today one of the best remembered Yiddish modernists. The present collection of twelve original articles by international scholars re-examines Der Nisters cultural and literary legacy, bringing to light new aspects of his life and creative output.
Series Statement
Legenda Studies in Yiddish ; 12
Uniform Title
Studies in Yiddish ; 12.
Subject
  • Nister, 1884-1950 > Criticism and interpretation
  • Authors, Yiddish > Soviet Union
  • Symbolism in literature
  • Yiddish literature > History and criticism
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Call Number
*PAY (Nister) 14-416
ISBN
  • 9781907975844
  • 1907975845
OCLC
858804319
Title
Uncovering the hidden : the works and life of Der Nister / edited by Gennady Estraikh, Kerstin Hoge and Mikhail Krutikov.
Publisher
London : Legenda, 2014.
Copyright Date
©2014
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Series
Legenda Studies in Yiddish ; 12
Studies in Yiddish ; 12.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author
Ėstraĭkh, G. (Gennadiĭ), editor.
Hoge, Kerstin, 1966- editor.
Krutikov, Mikhail, editor.
Research Call Number
*PAY (Nister) 14-416
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