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Discover the compelling narratives within 'Jewish Noir', a masterful collection of fresh stories by both renowned Jewish and non-Jewish authors. This trade paperback, published by PM Press in 2016, brings together award-winning writers such as Marge Piercy, Harlan Ellison, S.J. Rozan, and Nancy Richler, to explore critical themes like the Holocaust's aftermath, late 20th-century anti-Semitism in America, and the intricate realities of the Jewish Diaspora. Each story delves into serious reflections on ethnic identity, assimilation, and prejudice, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the tangled history of Jewish experiences.
Within this captivating anthology, you'll encounter poignant tales like Yente Serdatsky’s 'in 1912,' showcasing the disillusionment of Russian Jewish immigrants. Explore Marge Piercy’s 'Trajectories,' which examines the divergent lives of two friends navigating post-WWII America. Nancy Richler’s touching 'Some You Lose' offers a profound look at the complexities of eulogizing a life. Rabbi Adam Fisher’s 'Her Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah' presents a comedic take on Jewish traditions with a modern twist. With its rich descriptions and thoughtful storytelling, 'Jewish Noir' is perfectly crafted for literature lovers and those seeking insights into the dark sides of Jewish life.
Shipping for this item is FREE; however, please allow 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once you place the order, we are unable to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781629631110
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: PM Press
Description:
Jewish Noir is a unique collection of new stories by Jewish and non-Jewish literary and genre writers, including numerous award-winning authors such as Marge Piercy, Harlan Ellison, S.J. Rozan, Nancy Richler, Moe Prager (Reed Farrel Coleman), Wendy Hornsby, Charles Ardai, and Kenneth Wishnia. The stories explore such issues as the Holocaust and its long-term effects on subsequent generations, anti-Semitism in the mid- and late-twentieth-century United States, and the dark side of the Diaspora (the decline of revolutionary fervor, the passing of generations, the Golden Ghetto, etc.). The stories in this collection also include many “teachable moments” about the history of prejudice, and the contradictions of ethnic identity and assimilation into American society.
Stories include: in 1912 by one of the great unsung writers of that era, Yente Serdatsky. This story depicts the disillusionment that sets in among a group of Russian Jewish immigrant radicals after several years in the United States. This is the story’s first appearance in English.
“Trajectories,” Marge Piercy’s story of the divergent paths taken by two young men from the slums of Cleveland and Detroit in a rapidly changing post-World War II society.
“Some You Lose,” Nancy Richler’s empathetic exploration of the emotional and psychological challenges of trying to sum up a man’s life in a eulogy.
“Her Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah,” Rabbi Adam Fisher’s darkly comic profanity-filled monologue in the tradition of Sholem Aleichem, the writer best known as the source material for Fiddler on the Roof (minus the profanity, that is).
“Flowers of Shanghai
Within this captivating anthology, you'll encounter poignant tales like Yente Serdatsky’s 'in 1912,' showcasing the disillusionment of Russian Jewish immigrants. Explore Marge Piercy’s 'Trajectories,' which examines the divergent lives of two friends navigating post-WWII America. Nancy Richler’s touching 'Some You Lose' offers a profound look at the complexities of eulogizing a life. Rabbi Adam Fisher’s 'Her Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah' presents a comedic take on Jewish traditions with a modern twist. With its rich descriptions and thoughtful storytelling, 'Jewish Noir' is perfectly crafted for literature lovers and those seeking insights into the dark sides of Jewish life.
Shipping for this item is FREE; however, please allow 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once you place the order, we are unable to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781629631110
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: PM Press
Description:
Jewish Noir is a unique collection of new stories by Jewish and non-Jewish literary and genre writers, including numerous award-winning authors such as Marge Piercy, Harlan Ellison, S.J. Rozan, Nancy Richler, Moe Prager (Reed Farrel Coleman), Wendy Hornsby, Charles Ardai, and Kenneth Wishnia. The stories explore such issues as the Holocaust and its long-term effects on subsequent generations, anti-Semitism in the mid- and late-twentieth-century United States, and the dark side of the Diaspora (the decline of revolutionary fervor, the passing of generations, the Golden Ghetto, etc.). The stories in this collection also include many “teachable moments” about the history of prejudice, and the contradictions of ethnic identity and assimilation into American society.
Stories include: in 1912 by one of the great unsung writers of that era, Yente Serdatsky. This story depicts the disillusionment that sets in among a group of Russian Jewish immigrant radicals after several years in the United States. This is the story’s first appearance in English.
“Trajectories,” Marge Piercy’s story of the divergent paths taken by two young men from the slums of Cleveland and Detroit in a rapidly changing post-World War II society.
“Some You Lose,” Nancy Richler’s empathetic exploration of the emotional and psychological challenges of trying to sum up a man’s life in a eulogy.
“Her Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah,” Rabbi Adam Fisher’s darkly comic profanity-filled monologue in the tradition of Sholem Aleichem, the writer best known as the source material for Fiddler on the Roof (minus the profanity, that is).
“Flowers of Shanghai