Sholom Aleichem Summary

Probably the foremost writer of Yiddish literature, Sholom Aleichem (1859-1916) was a catalyst for its revival at the turn of the century. He is also "The Jewish Mark Twain," a folk artist who faithfu... Read more

In the following essay, which was originally published in 1908, the critic examines prominent character types in Sholom Aleichem's stories and how they reflect Jewish reaction to life in exile.... Read more

In the following essay, Boyarín discusses Aleichem's narrative technique as evinced in his short story "Stantsye Baranovitsh." Sholem-Aleykhem's works bridge the gul... Read more

In the following excerpt, Halberstam-Rubin asserts that Aleichem's short stories demonstrate how ignorance, prejudice, and violent physical attacks affected the day-today lives of the Jewish pe... Read more

In the following excerpt, which was originally published in 1941, Wiener discusses Aleichem's unique brand of humor. The Victory Over Human Fear Brave children, when fearful upon entering a dar... Read more

In the following excerpt, Howe discusses Aleichem's significance within the Jewish literary tradition, asserting 'He is, I think, the only modern writer who may truly be said to be a cul... Read more

Frances Butwin is a Polish-born American translator and critic. With Julius Butwin, she selected and translated a collection of stories by Sholom Aleichem, which was published in 1946 as The Old Count... Read more

In the following essay, Miller considers the problematic endings of Aleichem's short fiction. The nonspecialist (I shall use a none-too-hypothetical undergraduate student as example) comes to t... Read more