{"product_id":"three-plays-isaac-sheftel-the-last-jew-and-the-dumb-messiah-by-david-pinski-paperback","title":"Three Plays: Isaac Sheftel, The Last Jew, and The Dumb Messiah, by David Pinski (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese works by David Pinski, a prominent Yiddish playwright and author, explore profound themes of Jewish identity, faith, and the human condition. \u003cem\u003eIsaac Sheftel\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the moral complexities of a man facing personal and communal challenges. \u003cem\u003eThe Last Jew\u003c\/em\u003e is a thought-provoking narrative about survival, spirituality, and cultural continuity, while \u003cem\u003eThe Dumb Messiah\u003c\/em\u003e tackles the expectations placed on messianic figures, reflecting the tension between hope and disillusionment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinski's writing is rich in emotional depth and philosophical inquiry.David Pinski (1872-1959) was a Yiddish-language writer, best known as a playwright. At a time when Eastern Europe was only beginning to experience the industrial revolution, Pinski was the first to introduce a play about urban Jewish workers. His work has stronger connections to German language literary traditions than Russian.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184584917201,"sku":"9781434407245","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434407245_FC.jpg?v=1784077290","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/three-plays-isaac-sheftel-the-last-jew-and-the-dumb-messiah-by-david-pinski-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}