Yiddish
Biography of a Language
(Author) Jeffrey Shandler
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Yiddish: Biography of a Language presents the story of the foundational vernacular of Ashkenazi Jews, from its origins to the present, spoken around the world. This book examines the uses of Yiddish and values invested in it to trace the dynamic interrelation of the language, its speakers, and their cultures.
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Publisher:
Oxford University Press Inc
Format:
HardCover
Number of pages:
265
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780190651961
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
Jan. 20, 2021
Jeffrey Shandler
Jeffrey Shandler is a renowned scholar of Jewish culture and history, known for his groundbreaking work "Adventures in Yiddishland: Postvernacular Language and Culture." His interdisciplinary approach blends literature, history, and cultural studies to explore the complexities of Jewish identity in the modern world. He is a leading voice in Jewish studies.
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