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Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-124) and index. Biographical Note: Ruth R. Wisse is research professor of Yiddish and comparative literature at Harvard University. She is the author of "The Modern Jewish Canon: A Journey through Language and Culture" and editor of "The I. L. Peretz Reader." Review Citations: Library Journal 02/01/1992 (EAN 9780295970899, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Wisse, Ruth R Ruth R. Wisse is the Martin Peretz Professor of Yiddish Literature and professor of comparative literature at Harvard University. She is the author of "The Modern Jewish Canon: A Journey through Language and Culture", which won a National Jewish Book Award. Her other books include "Jews and Power" (Schocken) and "The Schlemiel as Modern Hero".