{"product_id":"edmond-fleg-and-jewish-minority-culture-in-twentieth-century-france","title":"Edmond Fleg and Jewish Minority Culture in Twentieth-Century France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eEdmond Fleg's biography explores his role in forging a modern French Jewish identity before and after the Second World War, highlighting his radical ecumenism, rejection of exclusive nationalism, and support for minority subcultures. It appeals to scholars of modern France, Jewish and religious studies, identity and difference, and general audiences interested in Modern France and\/or modern Jewish history. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 238 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdmond Fleg, a prominent French writer of the 20th century, emerges as the subject of the groundbreaking critical biography \"Edmond Fleg and Jewish Minority Culture in Twentieth-Century France.\" This comprehensive exploration delves into Fleg's pivotal role in shaping a modern French Jewish identity, both before and after the Second World War. Through his diverse literary creations, encompassing plays, novels, poems, and essays rooted in Jewish and Christian texts, Fleg intricately crafted a unique minority identity within the framework of the French Third Republic's universalistic ideals. At the core of his artistic endeavors lies a profound ecumenism, a rejection of exclusive and homogeneous nationalism, and a deep appreciation for the importance of nurturing diverse minority subcultures within the framework of a liberal democratic republic. This narrative, spanning both an individual and societal perspective, highlights Fleg's actions within the confines of his milieu while utilizing his writing to engage with and influence the discursive tapestry of 20th-century French culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book holds immense appeal to a diverse range of scholarly audiences, including historians, literary critics, scholars of Jewish and religious studies, as well as a broader public interested in Modern France and\/or modern Jewish history. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of identity formation, cultural diversity, and the interplay between religion and society in 20th-century France. Through Fleg's remarkable life and literary contributions, this book sheds light on the enduring legacy of Jewish minority culture in shaping the cultural and historical landscape of the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 524g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 159 x 243 x 20 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367186142\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SallyCharnow","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104105951482,"sku":"9780367186142","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/9c4b6846f7712d11364b99c1d3193ab8.jpg?v=1633659575","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/edmond-fleg-and-jewish-minority-culture-in-twentieth-century-france","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}