Diary of a lonely girl, or, The battle against free love:

"Karpilove's Diary of a Lonely Girl was first published serially in the Yiddish daily "di Varhayt" in 1916-1918 and appeared in book form in 1918. The novel, told from the perspective of a diarist writing about her own love life, offers a raw personal criticism of radical leftist...

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Main Author: Karpilove, Miriam 1888-1956 (Author)
Other Authors: Kirzane, Jessica (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Yiddish
Published: Syracuse, New York Syracuse University Press 2020
Edition:First edition
Series:Judaic traditions in literature, music, and art
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Summary:"Karpilove's Diary of a Lonely Girl was first published serially in the Yiddish daily "di Varhayt" in 1916-1918 and appeared in book form in 1918. The novel, told from the perspective of a diarist writing about her own love life, offers a raw personal criticism of radical leftist immigrant youth culture in early twentieth century New York. It boldly discusses issues of consent, body autonomy, women's empowerment and disempowerment around sexuality, courtship and politics"
Physical Description:xvii, 321 Seiten
ISBN:9780815611165

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