Gennady Estraikh Livres

"This book describes the joy and problems in life of the multilayered Soviet Jewish society during the years between Josef Stalin's demise in March 1953, and Moscow's breaking of diplomatic relations with Israel in June 1967"

Focusing on the repression of Yiddish writers during Stalin's regime, this group biography explores the literary lives of five authors based in Kyiv, the capital of Soviet Ukraine. It provides insights into the vibrant yet challenging environment of Soviet Jewish literary culture, highlighting both the creativity and the struggles faced by these writers from 1934 to 1991.

The book explores the impact of Yiddish-speaking immigrants on the socialist daily Forverts (Forward), highlighting how its editorial content influenced the values and perspectives of its readers. It examines the writers' deep appreciation for Russian literature and culture, juxtaposed with their critical stance towards both the czarist and Soviet regimes, showcasing the complex relationship between admiration and dissent within the immigrant community.

Focusing on the legacy of Pinkhas Kahanovitsh, also known as Der Mister, this collection features papers from the Mendel Friedman Yiddish conference at Oxford in 2012. It explores the diverse contributions of Kahanovitsh to Yiddish literature, highlighting his impact and relevance in the cultural landscape. The discussions delve into various aspects of his work, offering insights into themes, styles, and the historical context of his writing.

This volume examines the variety of Yiddish publishing, educational, literary, academic, and theatrical activities in the former imperial metropolises from the late nineteenth through to the late twentieth century, and explores the representations of those cities in Yiddish literature.