Yekl: A Tale of the New York Ghetto by Abraham Cahan

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Author Cahan, Abraham, 1860-1951
LoC No. 06021875
Title Yekl: A Tale of the New York Ghetto
Credits Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Yekl: A Tale of the New York Ghetto" by Abraham Cahan is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Jake, who has recently immigrated from Russia to America, where he adopts the name Yekl and navigates life in New York's Jewish ghetto. As he adjusts to his new environment, he faces conflicts between his past and present, particularly involving his wife Gitl and their son Yosselé, whom he left behind. The book provides a glimpse into the immigrant experience and the cultural transformations that come with it, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and the struggle between old traditions and new realities. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jake in a cloak-shop filled with fellow Jewish workers. It paints a vivid picture of their lively interactions as they discuss boxing, American culture, and their experiences as immigrants. While Jake tries to assert his new American identity, his conversations reveal a tension between his past and his aspirations, as he grapples with feelings of nostalgia for his family back home. As the story unfolds from the bustling atmosphere of the shop, it hints at the conflicts Jake will face as he contemplates bringing his wife and child to America. This initial setup effectively sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Jake's character and the challenges of reconciling his past with his present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Jewish fiction
Subject Jews -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 36715
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 27, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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