Nahum Slouschz
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Nahum Slouschz (born November 1872, Odessa
, died 1969 Israel
), was a Russian Hebrew litterateur, writer
and translator. His 1902 doctoral thesis, "La Renaissance de la Littérature Hebraïque", was published first in French
and then revised and extended for publication in Hebrew
under the title "Korot ha-Sufrut ha-Ìbrit ha-Hadasha" in the Tushiyah. In 1909, an English
version of the thesis, incorporating the new material and relating back to the old, was published under the title The Renascence of Hebrew Literature (1743-1885).
by the Chovevei Zion Society of Odessa, to found, if possible, a colony in the Holy Land
. He was not successful and returned home. In 1896 he traveled through Austria
and Lithuania
, and then went to Egypt
and again to Palestine.
While quite young, Slouschz had contributed to Hebrew and Russia
n journals
. Holding Zionistic
ideas, he became an ardent follower of Herzl
when the latter inaugurated the Zionist movement; and branches were established by Slouschz in Odessa and other parts of southern Russia. He wrote much on the Jewish question
and took part in the second congress at Basel
both as delegate and as correspondent.
In 1898 he studied belles-lettres
and philosophy
at the University of Geneva
, again showing his interest in Zionism by founding together with others the Swiss Federation of Zionists. In 1900 he went to Paris
, where he studied Oriental languages. He earned a livelihood as correspondent of several papers, among which were Ha-Meliz and Ha-Zefirah. In 1902 he was appointed teacher at the normal school in Auteuil
, and in 1903 he graduated as doctor of the University of Paris
, his thesis being "La Renaissance de la Littérature Hebraïque" (Paris, 1903). In 1904 he became lecturer on Neo-Hebraic literature at the same university. In 1919 he settled in Palestine.
's novels; "Keneset ha-Gedolah" (ib. 1899); "Massa' be-Mizrayim" (ib. 1900); "Ha-Kongres ha-Ziyyoni ha-Rebi'i" (ib. 1901), on the congress of Zionists; "Emil Zola Ḥayyaw u-Sefaraw" (ib. 1901); "Ketabim Nibharim" (7 vols., ib. 1904-1905), selections from Guy de Maupassant
, translated into Hebrew and including a monograph on that author by Slouschz.
Odessa
Odessa or Odesa is the administrative center of the Odessa Oblast located in southern Ukraine. The city is a major seaport located on the northwest shore of the Black Sea and the fourth largest city in Ukraine with a population of 1,029,000 .The predecessor of Odessa, a small Tatar settlement,...
, died 1969 Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
), was a Russian Hebrew litterateur, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and translator. His 1902 doctoral thesis, "La Renaissance de la Littérature Hebraïque", was published first in French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
and then revised and extended for publication in Hebrew
Hebrew language
Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
under the title "Korot ha-Sufrut ha-Ìbrit ha-Hadasha" in the Tushiyah. In 1909, an English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
version of the thesis, incorporating the new material and relating back to the old, was published under the title The Renascence of Hebrew Literature (1743-1885).
Biography
Slouschz was educated at the common school of his native city, and, in rabbinics, by his father. When only nineteen years of age he was sent to PalestinePalestine
Palestine is a conventional name, among others, used to describe the geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, and various adjoining lands....
by the Chovevei Zion Society of Odessa, to found, if possible, a colony in the Holy Land
Holy Land
The Holy Land is a term which in Judaism refers to the Kingdom of Israel as defined in the Tanakh. For Jews, the Land's identifiction of being Holy is defined in Judaism by its differentiation from other lands by virtue of the practice of Judaism often possible only in the Land of Israel...
. He was not successful and returned home. In 1896 he traveled through Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
and Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
, and then went to Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
and again to Palestine.
While quite young, Slouschz had contributed to Hebrew and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n journals
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
. Holding Zionistic
Zionism
Zionism is a Jewish political movement that, in its broadest sense, has supported the self-determination of the Jewish people in a sovereign Jewish national homeland. Since the establishment of the State of Israel, the Zionist movement continues primarily to advocate on behalf of the Jewish state...
ideas, he became an ardent follower of Herzl
Herzl
Herzl is originally a Yiddish given name.* Herzl Berger* Herzl Bodinger* Theodor Herzl Gaster* Cyrus Herzl Gordon* Yehudah Herzl Henkin* Herzl Rosenblum* Herzl Yankl Tsam- Family name :* Theodor Herzl, most famous "Herzl"** Herzl Award...
when the latter inaugurated the Zionist movement; and branches were established by Slouschz in Odessa and other parts of southern Russia. He wrote much on the Jewish question
The Jewish Question
The Jewish Question is an 1843 book by German historian and theologian Bruno Bauer, written and published in German ....
and took part in the second congress at Basel
Basel
Basel or Basle In the national languages of Switzerland the city is also known as Bâle , Basilea and Basilea is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany...
both as delegate and as correspondent.
In 1898 he studied belles-lettres
Belles-lettres
Belles-lettres or belles lettres is a term that is used to describe a category of writing. A writer of belles-lettres is a belletrist. However, the boundaries of that category vary in different usages....
and philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
at the University of Geneva
University of Geneva
The University of Geneva is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland.It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin, as a theological seminary and law school. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873, it...
, again showing his interest in Zionism by founding together with others the Swiss Federation of Zionists. In 1900 he went to Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, where he studied Oriental languages. He earned a livelihood as correspondent of several papers, among which were Ha-Meliz and Ha-Zefirah. In 1902 he was appointed teacher at the normal school in Auteuil
Auteuil
Auteuil may refer to:* Auteuil-Neuilly-Passy, an area of Paris* Auteuil, Quebec, a borough of Laval, Quebec, CanadaAuteuil is the name of several communes in France:* Auteuil, Oise* Auteuil, YvelinesAuteuil is also a surname:...
, and in 1903 he graduated as doctor of the University of Paris
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
, his thesis being "La Renaissance de la Littérature Hebraïque" (Paris, 1903). In 1904 he became lecturer on Neo-Hebraic literature at the same university. In 1919 he settled in Palestine.
Works
Besides Slouschz's contributions to the journals, he published "Mah Ya'aseh ha-Adam we-lo Yeheteh" (Jerusalem, 1890) and "Ha-Osher me-Ayin Yimmaze " (ib. 1892), both being translations of works by Paolo Montegazza; "Massa' be-Lita" (ib. 1898); "Kobez Sippurim" (Warsaw, 1899), a translation of some of Emile ZolaÉmile Zola
Émile François Zola was a French writer, the most important exemplar of the literary school of naturalism and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism...
's novels; "Keneset ha-Gedolah" (ib. 1899); "Massa' be-Mizrayim" (ib. 1900); "Ha-Kongres ha-Ziyyoni ha-Rebi'i" (ib. 1901), on the congress of Zionists; "Emil Zola Ḥayyaw u-Sefaraw" (ib. 1901); "Ketabim Nibharim" (7 vols., ib. 1904-1905), selections from Guy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a popular 19th-century French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents....
, translated into Hebrew and including a monograph on that author by Slouschz.
External links
- The Renascence of Hebrew Literature (1743-1885), translated by Henrietta Szold
Source
- This article incorporates material from Nahum Slouschz, an article at www.knowledgerush.com.
See also
- List of Bialik Prize recipientsBialik PrizeThe Bialik Prize is an annual literary award given by the municipality of Tel Aviv, Israel for significant accomplishments in Hebrew literature. The prize is named in memory of Hayyim Nahman Bialik. There are two separate prizes, one specifically for "Literature", which is in the field of fiction,...