For their first major book since the trailblazing Zahav
and his post-war life as a Yiddish poet in Israel
Yiddish was widely viewed
A remarkable debut novel—written with the fearless imagination of Michael Chabon and the piercing humor of Gary Shteyngart—about a small Jewish village in the Polish forest that is so secluded no one knows it exists
” — Benjamin Balint
Der Payatz: Around the World with Yiddish Theater by Herman Yablokoff sync error For their first major bookHerman Yablokoff was a master of his craft. He was an actor, singer, songwriter, playwright, director, and producer in a world that has virtually disappeared. In his autobiography, Yablokoff the showman stages a vivid recreation of his times. The result is breathtaking and captivating as Yablokoff, with genuine theatrical style, offers the story of his life. Originally published in Yiddish, Der Payatz was translated by Bella Mysell, Yablokoffs wife