Sensationalism and the Jew in antebellum American literature /

'Sensationalism and the Jew in Antebellum American Literature' examines the charged but mostly overlooked presence of the sensational Jew in Antebellum literature. It demonstrates how the 'Sensational Jew' is a revealing figure in antebellum culture, as well as an important antec...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

1. Verfasser:

Anthony, David (Historian)

Format:

Elektronisch E-Book

Sprache:

Englisch

Veröffentlicht:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2023.

Zusammenfassung:

'Sensationalism and the Jew in Antebellum American Literature' examines the charged but mostly overlooked presence of the sensational Jew in Antebellum literature. It demonstrates how the 'Sensational Jew' is a revealing figure in antebellum culture, as well as an important antecedent to contemporary Antisemitism in the US.

Umfang:

1 online resource (204 pages)

Anmerkungen:

Also issued in print: 2023.

Zielpublikum:

Specialized.

Bibliografie:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-196796-3
0-19-269972-5
0-19-269973-3

Schlagworte:

American literature > 19th century > History and criticism.

Sensationalism in literature.

Jews in literature.

Antisemitism > United States > History.

Literature.

Literature: history & criticism.

Bezugswerke:

Print version: Sensationalism and the Jew in Antebellum American Literature

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