The Spirit of the Ghetto: Studies of the Jewish Quarter in New York by Hapgood
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About this eBook
| Author | Hapgood, Hutchins, 1869-1944 |
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| Illustrator | Epstein, Jacob, 1880-1959 |
| LoC No. | 02027222 |
| Title | The Spirit of the Ghetto: Studies of the Jewish Quarter in New York |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Spirit of the Ghetto: Studies of the Jewish Quarter in New York" by Hutchins Hapgood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life and experiences of the Jewish community, particularly focusing on the impoverished East Side of New York. Through a sympathetic lens, the author aims to depict the character, struggles, and cultural richness of the Jewish quarter, which is often misrepresented in society. At the start of the book, Hapgood delves into the contrasts between the old and the new generations within the Jewish community in New York. He describes the old Jews, who cling to their traditional customs and religious practices, often struggling in menial jobs. In contrast, the younger generation, represented by various characters, grapples with American cultural influences, leading to a divergence from their parents' values and traditions. Through vignettes of typical life scenes, Hapgood captures the tensions, hopes, and aspirations of these individuals, laying the groundwork for a nuanced exploration of identity and cultural adaptation within the Jewish Ghetto. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Jews -- New York (State) -- New York |
| Subject | Jews -- New York (State) -- New York -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.) -- Intellectual life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41028 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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