Description: The Spirit of the Ghetto: Studies of the Jewish Quarter of New York (1976, Schocken) by Hutchins Hapgood. Hardcover edition in English. A classic work in Jewish studies, it offers a detailed portrayal of life in New York’s Jewish quarter. About:This book, first published in 1902, captures the vibrant Jewish community of New York’s Lower East Side. It depicts bustling streets filled with pushcart vendors, ragpickers, sweatshop workers, and Talmudic scholars. Cafés were alive with intellectuals, unionists, socialists, and garment workers. Despite pervasive poverty, the community thrived through a rich intellectual life, a passion for theater, and a deep appreciation of literature. Jacob Epstein's illustrations reveal an often-overlooked aspect of the renowned sculptor’s early work. It was Hapgood who first recognized the young artist’s talent, observing, “He tells the truth about the ghetto as he sees it, yet into the dark reality of external life, he often infuses a melancholy beauty of spirit.” The proceeds from Epstein's sketches for The Spirit of the Ghetto allowed the 19-year-old to travel to Europe, where he would later gain international recognition. Number of Pages: 152 Condition: Good condition . See photos for condition details Check out MY EBAY STORE to see more GREAT items - CLICK HERE! Check Out MY FEEDBACKS To Understand About Me As A Seller - CLICK HERE!
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Signed: No
Custom Bundle: No
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Book Series: Historical
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Ages 2-3, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Type: Academic History
Unit Type: Unit
Era: 1970s
Personalized: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Number of Pages: 316
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Topic: Jewish Studies
Book Title: Spirit of the Ghetto
Publication Year: 1976
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Features: Revised
Genre: Social Science
Author: Hutchins Hapgood
Format: Trade Paperback
