A Dybbuk and other tales of the supernatural by Tony Kushner (English) Paperback

Description: A Dybbuk and other tales of the supernatural by Tony Kushner, Joachim Neugroschel A stunning adaptation of S. Anskys mystical dramatic legend The Dybbuk, accompanied by previously unpublished folklore. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Tony Kushners adaptation of A Dybbuk, perhaps the greatest classic of Yiddish drama, is passionate and illuminating." Clive Barnes, New York Post"Some playwrights want to change the world. Some want to revolutionize theater. Tony Kushner is that rarity of rarities: a writer who has the promise to do both." -New York Times"As filtered through Kushner, the play has a deep wistfulness about a flawed but rich culture on the precipice of apocalyptic change, about technology poised to tear through ancient truths and the seductions of assimilation ready to devastate whatever culture is left after the slaughters of the twentieth century." Linda Winer, NewsdayThe first part of the book features Tony Kushners remarkable, imaginative adaptation of The Dybbuk by S. Ansky (from Joachim Neugroschels translation), with an afterword by Harold Bloom. Considered by many to be the greatest Yiddish drama, The Dybbuk recounts the tale of a wealthy mans daughter who is possessed by the spirit of her dead beloved. Also included in this volume is a selection of stories translated into English for the first time by Joachim Neugroschel, illuminating different aspects of the Jewish mystical world, including possessions, transmigration, fairy tales, parables and miracles. Author Biography Tony Kushners plays include Angels in America; Hydriotaphia, or the Death of Dr. Brown; The Illusion, adapted from the play by Pierre Cornelle; Slavs!; A Bright Room Called Day; Homebody/Kabul; Caroline, or Change, a musical with composer Jeanine Tesori; and The Intelligent Homosexuals Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures. He wrote the screenplays for Mike Nicholss film of Angels in America and for Steven Spielbergs Munich and Lincoln. His books include The Art of Maurice Sendak: 1980 to the Present; Brundibar, with illustrations by Maurice Sendak; and Wrestling with Zion: Progressive Jewish-American Responses to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, co-edited with Alisa Solomon.Among many honors, Kushner is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize, two Tony Awards, three Obie Awards, two Evening Standard Awards, an Olivier Award, an Emmy Award, two Oscar nominations, and the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In 2012, he was awarded a National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama. He lives in Manhattan with his husband, Mark Harris.S. Ansky, pseudonym for Shloyme Zanul Rappoport, was a Russian-born writer and folklorist. The Dybbuk, Anskys only complete dramatic work, was written in 1914 and was first produced by the Vilna Troupe in 1920, two weeks after his death.Joachim Neugroschel has translated 160 books from French, German, Italian, Russian and Yiddish, including works by Kafka, Chekov, Bataille, Sholem Aleichem, and Nobel laureates Thomas Mann, Elias Canetti and Albert Schweitzer. In 1996 he was made a chevalier in Frances Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Review Tony Kushners adaptation is passionate and illuminating * New York Post *The play has a deep wistfulness about a flawed but rich culture on the precipice of apocalyptic change, about technology poised to tear through ancient truths and the seductions of assimilation ready to devastate whatever culture is left after the slaughters of the twentieth century * Newsday * Long Description "Tony Kushners adaptation of A Dybbuk , perhaps the greatest classic of Yiddish drama, is passionate and illuminating." -Clive Barnes, New York Post "Some playwrights want to change the world. Some want to revolutionize theater. Tony Kushner is that rarity of rarities: a writer who has the promise to do both." - New York Times "As filtered through Kushner, the play has a deep wistfulness about a flawed but rich culture on the precipice of apocalyptic change, about technology poised to tear through ancient truths and the seductions of assimilation ready to devastate whatever culture is left after the slaughters of the twentieth century." -Linda Winer, Newsday The first part of the book features Tony Kushners remarkable, imaginative adaptation of The Dybbuk by S. Ansky (from Joachim Neugroschels translation), with an afterword by Harold Bloom. Considered by many to be the greatest Yiddish drama, The Dybbuk recounts the tale of a wealthy mans daughter who is possessed by the spirit of her dead beloved. Also included in this volume is a selection of stories translated into English for the first time by Joachim Neugroschel, illuminating different aspects of the Jewish mystical world, including possessions, transmigration, fairy tales, parables and miracles. Review Quote The translation of Joachim Neugroschel, savvily adapted by Tony Kushner, and now further revised by him as A Dybbuk or Between Two Worlds , all come funnily, furiously, crotchetily alive." Description for Sales People Cover art by noted artist Maurice Sendak. Major New York production of A Dybbuk scheduled for 1997. The volume also includes never-before-translated tales by S. Ansky. Details ISBN1559361379 Short Title DYBBUK Pages 192 Language English Translator S. Ansky ISBN-10 1559361379 ISBN-13 9781559361378 Media Book Format Paperback Author Joachim Neugroschel Residence US Illustrations Yes Imprint Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation University of Southampton Position Professor Subtitle and Other Tales of the Supernatural DOI 10.1604/9781559361378 NZ Release Date 1997-12-18 US Release Date 1997-12-18 UK Release Date 1997-12-18 Publisher Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S. Year 1997 Publication Date 1997-12-18 DEWEY 812.54 Audience General AU Release Date 1997-11-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137678801;

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