Idyls of the Gass

Idyls of the Gass is a collection of poems written by Martha Wolfenstein. The book contains a total of 21 poems, each of which tells a story or paints a picture of life in the Gass, a Yiddish-speaking neighborhood in New York City during the early 20th century.The poems are written in a variety of styles, ranging from traditional rhyming verse to free verse. They cover a wide range of topics, from the joys and struggles of everyday life to the larger social and political issues of the time.Throughout the book, Wolfenstein captures the unique spirit and character of the Gass and its inhabitants. She portrays the community as a vibrant and close-knit group of people who are proud of their heritage and their place in American society.Idyls of the Gass is a powerful and moving tribute to a bygone era and a community that has left an indelible mark on American culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City, the Jewish immigrant experience, or the power of poetry to capture the essence of a time and place.1901. This work is a collection of Yiddish tales of a ghetto street. Contents: The Gass; Shimmele and Muhme Maryam; How Shimmele Became a Skeptic; And a Scoffer; Shimmele Chooses a Profession; Backstub; A Dilemma; Maryam Administers Justice; Kiddush Cup; Vetter Yossef; End of a Romance; Why Shimmele Never Played; Tears; Source of Tears; Shimmele Prays.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.