Sholem Asch

Experience Sholem Asch's powerful Yiddish dramas in modern English translations. This collection, Underworld Trilogy, plunges into the gritty realities of Jewish life in early 20th-century Eastern Europe.

God of Vengeance explores faith and morality within a brothel. Motke Thief portrays a gangster's rise and fall. The Dead Man delves into the haunting aftermath of war. Translated by Caraid O'Brien, these plays offer a unique glimpse into a lost world, grappling with poverty, corruption, and the search for redemption. Discover these influential works that challenged social norms and continue to resonate today.