UID:
kobvindex_JMB00033878
Format:
XII, 207 Seiten
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Illustrationen, Karte
ISBN:
9004123881
Series Statement:
Hebrew language and literatur series 3
Content:
On the 2nd of January 1719, seventeen year-old Abraham Levie launched his grand tour which lasted five years. In that time he visited Germany, Bohemia, Moravia, Austria and Italy; he stayed in Prague, Vienna, Venice and Rome. His travelogue includes descriptions of Jewish communities and their relationship with the surrounding Christian society. This book includes the original Yiddish text, a commentary on the language, history, culture and literature. The introduction comprises discussions on Abraham's biography, the nature of the manuscript, the travelogue in light of the literary genres and as a historical source and chronology.
Language:
Yiddish
URL:
http://www.brill.nl/travels-among-jews-and-gentiles-abraham-levies-travelogue-amsterdam-1764
Author information:
Berger, Shlomo
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