The I.L. Peretz Reader - Paperback

by Ruth Wisse (Introduction by), Isaac Leybush Peretz (Author)

Author Biography

Isaac Leybush Peretz (1852- 1915) is one of the most influential figures of modern Jewish culture. Born in Poland and dedicated to Yiddish culture, he recognized that Jews needed to adapt to their times while preserving their cultural heritage, and his captivating and beautiful writings explore the complexities inherent in the struggle between tradition and the desire for progress.