The I. L. Peretz Reader

Ruth R. Wisse (Introduction by, Editor); I. L. Peretz

Isaac Leybush Peretz (1852-1915) is one of the most influential figures of modern Jewish culture. Born in Poland and dedicated to Yiddish culture, he recognized that Jews needed to adapt to their times while preserving their cultural heritage, and his captivating and beautiful writings explore the compl...