... "The Jewish Muzhik." The author of this story is expressing a desire to return to the old, traditional lifestyle of the Jews. In roughly 500 years of literature covered in this analysis, we see the beginnings of written Yiddish literature with stories from the Torah. This was characterized by short stories, simple language and religious and ethical themes. Later we see the ... marks the appearance mysticism. We now see a conflict between the Hasids and the anti-Hasids. One assigns supernatural powers to its leaders, the other stresses wisdom. The Enlightenment period brings literary inf...

• Word Count: 1435
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School