Israel Zangwill

The Voice of Jerusalem Israel Zangwill

First published in 1921, "The Voice Of Jerusalem" is an early treatise on Zionism by British author and playwright Israel Zangwill. Israel Zangwill (1864-1926) was a British author and playwright. He was a leading figure in cultural Zionism during the 19th century, as well as close friend of father of modern political Zionism, Theodor Herzl. In later life, he renounced the seeking of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Contents include: "Poem - The Quest", "The Voice Of Jerusalem", "The Position Of Judaism", "Songs Of The Synagogue", "The Legend Of The Conquering Jew", "Shylock And Other Stage Jews", "Language And Jewish Life", "The Territorial Solution Of The Jewish Problem", "The Old Clo' Man", "The Mirage Of The Jewish State", "' Our Own'", " A Cry Across The Atlantic", etc. Highly recommended or those with an interest in early Zionism and related literature. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from "English Humourists of To-Day" by J. A. Hammerton.