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To analyze the legacy and influence of S. An-sky’s The Dybbuk over the past century.

February 2, 2026Modern Drama

Debra Caplan and Rachel Merrill Moss, eds. The Dybbuk Century: The Jewish Play That Possessed the World

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To analyze the legacy and influence of S. An-sky’s The Dybbuk over the past century.
Interdisciplinary approach combining various fields of study
Focus on the historical and cultural context of The Dybbuk
Global perspective on its reception and interpretation
Explores the impact of Polish culture on the play's interpretation
Highlights The Dybbuk's significance in discussions of Jewish identity
Demonstrates the play's relevance in modern discussions of tradition and modernity

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Interdisciplinary Volume Examines The Legacy of The Dybbuk in Yiddish Literature, Highlighting Cultural Impacts.

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A century after the first performance of S. An-sky’s The Dybbuk, this interdisciplinary collected volume examines the legacy of the most famous Yiddish play of all time. International in scope, The Dybbuk Century pays particular attention to the Polish context for this supernatural play about Jewish tradition and modernity.

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Sonia Gollance (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fed9c1c9540dea81147c https://doi.org/10.3138/md-68-4-br03

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Interdisciplinary Volume Examines The Legacy of The Dybbuk in Yiddish Literature, Highlighting Cultural Impacts.

Debra Caplan and Rachel Merrill Moss, eds. The Dybbuk Century: The Jewish Play That Possessed the World

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Debra Caplan and Rachel Merrill Moss, eds. The Dybbuk Century: The Jewish Play That Possessed the World

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