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The life of Glückel of Hameln, 1646-1724 / written by herself ; translated from the original Yiddish and edited by Beth-Zion Abrahams

Author
Glueckel, of Hameln, 1646-1724
Uniform Title
Zikhroynes̀. English (Lowenthal)
Published
Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society, 2010.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvii, 190 pages, 22 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations
Additional Creators
Abrahams, Beth-Zion
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Language Note
German.
Contents
Half-Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- List of Illustrations -- Book I -- Book II -- Book III -- Book IV -- Book V -- Book VI -- Book VII -- Index -- Index of Places -- Index
Summary
Annotation The memoir of Gluckel of Hameln, widely viewed as one of the earliest major published works written by a woman, has become a classic. Born in the Hamburg ghetto in 1646, Gluckel presentas a compelling account of 17th-century Germany and its Jewish community. Gluckel's aim in writing the memoir was to survive the long nights that tormented her after the death of her beloved husband, and to record a family history of her 12 children. The Life of Gluckel of Hameln is the only English translation of Gluckel's story from the original Yiddish. Widely regarded as the most accurate and complete translation available, it was out of print for many years until this reissue by JPS. Beth-Zion Abrahams, a British scholar, also wrote numerous scholary articles on English Jewry and Jewish authors.
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ISBN
9780827609525 (electronic bk.)
0827609523 (electronic bk.)
9780827609143
0827609140
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Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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