The Literary and the Historical: Reflections on a Jewish Memoir (original) (raw)

2005, Jewish Quarterly Review

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This paper reflects on the Jewish memoir of Kotik, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of his writings, particularly in the context of the East European shtetl. The analysis discusses the complexities of Kotik's narrative style, his role as a self-made Maskil, and the reception of his memoirs within the Yiddish literary community. It emphasizes the importance of contextualizing Kotik's experiences and the broader societal changes affecting Jewish life during the nineteenth century.

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