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Bar Kokhva: Der zuhn fun dem shtern: oder Di letste teg fun Yerusholaim: a muzikalishe melodrama in raymen ..

Bar Kokhva: Der zuhn fun dem shtern: oder Di letste teg fun Yerusholaim: a muzikalishe melodrama in raymen ..

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General World HistoryOpera

ISBN10: 1295361612
ISBN13: 9781295361618
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Dec 7 2013
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Yiddish

Bar Kokhva, by Abraham Goldfaden, is a Yiddish musical melodrama subtitled Der zuhn fun dem shtern: oder Di letste teg fun Yerusholaim (The Son of the Star, or The Last Days of Jerusalem). This play, written in rhyming verse, explores the historical figure of Bar Kokhba and the events surrounding the Bar Kokhba revolt against the Roman Empire. Goldfaden, a pivotal figure in the development of modern Yiddish theater, uses music and drama to bring this significant moment in Jewish history to life. The play offers a compelling narrative of resistance and resilience, and showcases Goldfaden's talent for blending historical themes with artistic expression, making it a valuable contribution to Yiddish literature and theatrical heritage.

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