Sholem Asch
About this book
Experience Sholem Asch's powerful Yiddish dramas in modern English translations. This collection, Underworld Trilogy, plunges into the gritty realities of Jewish life in early 20th-century Eastern Europe.
God of Vengeance explores faith and morality within a brothel. Motke Thief portrays a gangster's rise and fall. The Dead Man delves into the haunting aftermath of war. Translated by Caraid O'Brien, these plays offer a unique glimpse into a lost world, grappling with poverty, corruption, and the search for redemption. Discover these influential works that challenged social norms and continue to resonate today.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Translator’s Introduction
- god of vengeance
- Introduction
- Translator’s Note
- Play
- Glossary
- Motke Thief
- Introduction
- Play
- Glossary
- The Dead Man
- Introduction
- Play
- Glossary
- A Biography of Sholem Asch
- Author Bios
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