The Spirit of the Ghetto: Studies of the Jewish Quarter in New York

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hapgood, Hutchins, 1869-1944

Contributor:

Epstein, Jacob, 1880-1959

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Spirit of the Ghetto: Studies of the Jewish Quarter in New York" by Hutchins Hapgood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life and experiences of the Jewish community, particularly focusing on the impoverished East Side of New York. Through a sympathetic lens, the author aims to depict the character, struggles, and cultural richness of the Jewish quarter, which is often misrepresented in society. At the start of the book, Hapgood delves into the contrasts between the old and the new generations within the Jewish community in New York. He describes the old Jews, who cling to their traditional customs and religious practices, often struggling in menial jobs. In contrast, the younger generation, represented by various characters, grapples with American cultural influences, leading to a divergence from their parents' values and traditions. Through vignettes of typical life scenes, Hapgood captures the tensions, hopes, and aspirations of these individuals, laying the groundwork for a nuanced exploration of identity and cultural adaptation within the Jewish Ghetto. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jana Srna, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit_of_the_Ghetto

Release date is 2012-10-11