God; Man; and Devil is an anthology of five Yiddish plays in translation; plus two additional independent scenes; all written by well-known playwrights in the first quarter of the twentieth century. The settings range widelymdash;a luxurious parlor; a haunted graveyard; a farmyard; a sweatshop on strike; a subway; and the boardwalk of Atlantic City. The plays evoke tears and laughter through melodrama; expressionism; satire; fantasy; farce; suspense; and romance. But all consider the same question: what is lifersquo;s moral purpose? And all display the theatrical flair that made Yiddish audiences such passionate fans of their dramas and their stars. Translated and edited to make them more accessible for both reading and performance; the plays are accompanied by prefaces and notes to help students of theater and of Jewish culture by providing historical context; production histories; and elucidation of references.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This format is getting worn thinBy RoseNice pictures; but nothing special. Mostly a photo collection that was not particularly novel or informative. A nice way to spend 15 minutes; then you are likely done.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice brief history of the area.By Opal SunshineA very happy Nevada County resident. Love the pictures and history of this area.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerVery Interesting read
