The literary mafia : Jews, publishing, and postwar American literature
(Book)
Author
Published
New Haven, [Connecticut] : Yale Universty Press, 2022.
ISBN
9780300251425, 0300251424
Physical Description
258 pages ; 25 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status | Last Check-In |
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Central Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 070.50973 L222 | Check Shelves | August 11, 2023 |
West Allis - Adult | 070.5 L17 | Check Shelves | August 25, 2023 |
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Published
New Haven, [Connecticut] : Yale Universty Press, 2022.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780300251425, 0300251424
Notes
Description
"In the 1960s and 1970s, complaints about a "Jewish literary mafia" were everywhere. Although a conspiracy of Jews colluding to control publishing in the United States never actually existed, such accusations reflected a genuine transformation from an industry notorious for excluding Jews to one in which they are arguably the most influential figures. Josh Lambert examines the dynamics between Jewish editors and Jewish writers; how Jewish women exposed the misogyny they faced from publishers; and how children of literary parents have struggled with and benefited from their inheritances. Drawing on interviews and tens of thousands of pages of letters and manuscripts, The Literary Mafia offers striking new discoveries about celebrated figures such as Lionel Trilling and Gordon Lish, and neglected fiction by writers like Ivan Gold, Ann Birstein, and Trudy Gertler. In the end, we learn how the success of one minority group has lessons for all who would like to see American literature become more equitable."--,Provided by publisher.
Subjects
Subjects Covered by the Work
American literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
Jewish publishers -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Jewish publishing -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Jews -- United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
Publishers and publishing -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Jewish publishers -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Jewish publishing -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Jews -- United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
Publishers and publishing -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lambert, J. N. (2022). The literary mafia: Jews, publishing, and postwar American literature . Yale Universty Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lambert, Joshua N.. 2022. The Literary Mafia: Jews, Publishing, and Postwar American Literature. New Haven, [Connecticut]: Yale Universty Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lambert, Joshua N.. The Literary Mafia: Jews, Publishing, and Postwar American Literature New Haven, [Connecticut]: Yale Universty Press, 2022.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Lambert, J. N. (2022). The literary mafia: jews, publishing, and postwar american literature. New Haven, [Connecticut]: Yale Universty Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lambert, Joshua N.. The Literary Mafia: Jews, Publishing, and Postwar American Literature Yale Universty Press, 2022.
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