Discourses of Keidansky by Bernard G. Richards
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| Author | Richards, Bernard G. |
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| Title | Discourses of Keidansky |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Keidansky decides to leave the social problem unsolved for the present -- He defends the holy Sabbath -- Sometimes he is a Zionist -- Art for Tolstoy's sake -- "Three stages of the game" -- "The badness of a good man" -- "The goodness of a bad man" -- "The feminine traits of men" -- The value of ignorance -- Days of atonement -- Why the world is growing better -- Home, the last resort -- A Jewish jester -- What constitutes the Jew? -- The tragedy of humor -- The immorality of principles -- The exile of the earnest -- Why social reformers should be abolished -- Buying a book in Salem Street -- The purpose of immoral plays -- The poet and the problem -- "My vacation on the East Side" -- Our rivals in fiction -- On enjoying one's own writings. |
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| Summary | "Discourses of Keidansky" by Bernard G. Richards is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. The work primarily revolves around the character Keidansky, who appears to be an outspoken radical navigating the complexities of social and religious issues within the Jewish community, particularly focusing on themes of identity, morality, and the socio-political landscape of his time. These discourses engage with the struggles of modernity and reflect a deep yearning for social reform, questioning the traditional values and practices that hinder progress. The opening of the work introduces us to Keidansky’s perspective as he engages in post-lecture discussions at the Revolutionary Club, highlighting his disillusionment regarding social reform and government. He reveals his character as a radical thinker, conflicted between his ideals and the harsh realities he faces. Keidansky grapples with the futility of solving societal issues, expressing a paradoxical blend of hopeful dreams and sardonic humor. Through his interactions and reflections, Richards sets the stage for Keidansky’s unique voice, rich with critique, irony, and a quest for a deeper understanding of the human condition as influenced by socio-political dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Jewish literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46701 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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