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Book Launch: Adventures of Max Spitzkopf – the Yiddish Sherlock Holmes

Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event

October 27 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm  

Celebrate the launch of a new translation of Jonas Kreppel’s Adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the complete series of 15 mysteries starring the Viennese “king of detectives,” Max Spitzkopf. Translator Mikhl Yashinsky will share insights into the origins of these stories, how they captivated readers and achieved pulp fiction status, and why they were beloved by figures such as Isaac Bashevis Singer. He’ll also discuss the recovery and translation of the tales for contemporary audiences.

Enjoy this book launch with the Yiddish Book Center

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Online

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Yiddish Book Center

Phone:
(413) 256-4900
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