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LoC No.: 02027222
Title: The Spirit of the Ghetto: Studies of the Jewish Quarter in New York
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit_of_the_Ghetto
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Produced by Jana Srna, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Hapgood, Hutchins, 1869-1944
Illustrator: Epstein, Jacob, 1880-1959
EBook No.: 41028
Published: Oct 11, 2012
Downloads: 227
Language: English
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
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02027222
Title: The Spirit of the Ghetto: Studies of the Jewish Quarter in New York
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit_of_the_Ghetto
Credits:
Produced by Jana Srna, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Hapgood, Hutchins, 1869-1944
Illustrator: Epstein, Jacob, 1880-1959
EBook No.: 41028
Published: Oct 11, 2012
Downloads: 227
Language: English
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
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.