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The Cross and Other Jewish Stories by Lamed Shapiro (editor); Leah Garrett (editor) is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Cross and Other Jewish Stories about?
The “skilled translators of this admirably edited volume” offer English-speaking readers the chance to savor this Yiddish author’s “tale-telling power” (Harold Bloom). Lamed Shapiro (1878–1948) was the author of groundbreaking and controversial short stories, novellas, and essays. Himself a tragic figure, Shapiro led a life marked by frequent ocean crossings, alcoholism, and failed ventures, yet his writings are models of precision, psychological insight, and daring. Shapiro focuses intently on
Who reads The Cross and Other Jewish Stories?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Lamed Shapiro (editor); Leah Garrett (editor)
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781480440807
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Judaism, Fiction, Literary Collections
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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