Bohemia's Jews and Their Nineteenth Century: Texts, Contexts, Reassessments

This book explores Bohemian Jewish culture and literature during the 1820s to 1880s, a period of time that has been overlooked in Jewish history. It uses a variety of sources to examine Jewish expression, Jewish-Czech relations, and changing attitudes toward Jews during this time. The book offers close readings of writers like Karel Havlíček Borovský, Ján Kollár, Siegfried Kapper, and Jan Neruda, as well as lesser-known authors and sources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 335 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic

This captivating book delves into the rich tapestry of Bohemian Jewish culture and literature during the overlooked yet fascinating period from the 1820s to the 1880s. It sheds light on a relatively undocumented era in Bohemian Jewish history, offering a comprehensive exploration through a diverse range of sources. These include travelers' accounts, poems, essays, short stories, guides, and newspaper articles, providing a multifaceted perspective on Jewish expression, Jewish-Czech relations, and the evolving attitudes toward Jews during this transformative time. The volume offers in-depth close readings of renowned writers such as Karel Havlíček Borovský, Ján Kollár, Siegfried Kapper, and Jan Neruda, as well as lesser-known authors and sources. Blending skilled sustained analysis, judicious argumentation, and elegant writing, this book offers a truly enriching reading experience, enriching our understanding of this captivating period in Jewish history.

This captivating book delves into the rich tapestry of Bohemian Jewish culture and literature during the overlooked yet fascinating period from the 1820s to the 1880s. It sheds light on a relatively undocumented era in Bohemian Jewish history, offering a comprehensive exploration through a diverse range of sources. These include travelers' accounts, poems, essays, short stories, guides, and newspaper articles, providing a multifaceted perspective on Jewish expression, Jewish-Czech relations, and the evolving attitudes toward Jews during this transformative time. The volume offers in-depth close readings of renowned writers such as Karel Havlíček Borovský, Ján Kollár, Siegfried Kapper, and Jan Neruda, as well as lesser-known authors and sources. Blending skilled sustained analysis, judicious argumentation, and elegant writing, this book offers a truly enriching reading experience, enriching our understanding of this captivating period in Jewish history.

Dimension: 235 x 165 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788024652887