DER SHULHOYF
[New York]: Yitshak-Zemel-Fond Baym Distrikt 6, Yidish-Natsyonaler Arbeter-Farband, 1958. Item #43561
1st edition. Original Printed Cloth. 8vo. 378 pages. 24 cm. In Yiddish. Title translates as, "The synagogue courtyard."
Short stories. Contains three novellas:
- Der brunem
- R. Nahuml der malve
- Shrifrele.
"The three novellas of Der shulhoyf (The Synagogue Courtyard; 1958) contrast the dire material condition of Vilna's working poor against the beauty of their simple piety" (YIVO Encyclopedia).
"Prewar Jewish Vilna comes to life in the collection Der Shulhoyf ('The Courtyard of the Synagogue,' 1958), displaying some of the finest prose of the post-classical generation..." (EJ 2008). Previous owner's stamp on front blank pastedown; newspaper article and offsetting to rear blank pastedown, Very good condition. (BER-1) (YID-21-49).
Price: $100.00