Bypaths in Hebraic Bookland (1920)

Bypaths in Hebraic Bookland is a literary work by Israel Abrahams that explores the richness and diversity of Hebrew literature. The book is a collection of essays that delves into the history, culture, and language of the Hebrew people, as well as their contributions to world literature. Abrahams takes the reader on a journey through the annals of Hebrew literature, from biblical times to the modern era, highlighting the works of renowned writers such as Maimonides, Judah Halevi, and Sholem Aleichem. He also delves into lesser-known works and authors, shedding light on their significance and relevance to the Hebrew literary canon. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Hebrew literature, history, and culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the vibrant and complex world of the Hebrew literary tradition.1920. It was the author's intention to interest rather than instruct, to suggest the importance of certain authors and books, perhaps to rouse the reader to probe deeper than the writer himself has done in subjects of which here the mere surface is touched. Many of the papers found in this volume appeared in a popular weekly, the London Jewish World, while others were specially written for this volume. The books discussed within are worthy of consideration. Beyond doubt, most of them belong to the category of the significant and some of them even attain the rank of epoch making. These papers are offered to those familiar as well as to those unfamiliar with the works themselves.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.