Stardust Lost
The Triumph, Tragedy, And Meshugas of the Yiddish Theater in America
Kanfer, Stefan
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BOOK SUMMARY
From the author of the best-selling and critically acclaimed biographies Groucho and Ball of Fire comes a definitive look back at the Yiddish Theater. In this soulful and entertaining elegy Stefan Kanfer traces its meteoric rise, its precipitous fall, and
BOOK REVIEWS
Written in a crowd-pleasing style that ladles on the irresistible anecdotes. . . . Kanfer conveys the excitement and impact of Yiddish theater, not to mention its long shadow.
The New York Times Book Review
A lively history, capturing the spirit of the times and the sensibilities of the actors, writers and impresarios who, with great energy, passion and no training created an altogether new art. . . . In stylish prose thats a pleasure to read, Kanfer fuels the narrative with anecdotes and insights.
The Jewish Week
Kanfer must be commended for conveying his narrative in such vivid, sensual and often hilarious terms. . . . More than worth the price of admission.
Los Angeles Times Book Review
Kanfers prose is clear, breezy, and entertaining. . . . Rivalry. Jealousy. Sabotage. Histrionics. Then as now, thats entertainment. The New York Sun
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1400042887
ISBN(13-digit): 9781400042883
Dewey Decimal: 792.089/924073
Library of Congress: 2006041034
Book Publisher: Random House Inc
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 307
Paper Weight (lb): 1.565 lb
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