Yiddish - A Survey and a Grammar (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

One of the great Yiddish scholars of the twentieth century, S.A. Birnbaum (1891-1989) published Yiddish: A Survey and a Grammar in 1979 towards the end of a long and prolific career. Unlike other grammars and study guides for English speakers, Yiddish: A Survey and a Grammar fully describes the Southern Yiddish dialect and pronunciation used today by most native speakers, while also taking into account Northern Yiddish and Standard Yiddish, associated with secularist and academic circles. The book also includes specimens of Yiddish prose and poetic texts spanning eight centuries, sampling Yiddish literature from the medieval to modern eras across its vast European geographic expanse. The second edition of Yiddish: A Survey and a Grammar makes this classic text available again to students, teachers, and Yiddish-speakers alike. Featuring three new introductory essays by noted Yiddish scholars, a corrected version of the text, and an expanded and updated bibliography, this book is essential reading for any serious student of Yiddish and its culture.

General

Imprint:	University of Toronto Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	S.A. Birnbaum
Introduction by:	Eleazar Birnbaum • David Birnbaum • Kalman Weiser • Jean Baumgarten
Dimensions:	229 x 153 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	544
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4426-1433-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4426-1433-1
Barcode:	9781442614338

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!