02618cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500150014326400510015830000470020933600260025633700260028233800360030850000310034450801430037550801420051852013220066053400450198265300460202765300510207370000330212470000320215770000360218985600430222519453UtSlPG20260610133444.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aGorky, Maksim,d1868-193614aThe shield 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-03  aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/)  aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)  a"The Shield" by Maxim Gorky, Leonid Andreyev, Fyodor Sologub, and Avrahm Yarmolinsky is a collection of essays and writings focused on the Jewish question in Russia, published in the early 20th century. The volume brings together notable Russian intellectuals and writers who explore the complexities of anti-Semitism, Jewish rights, and societal attitudes towards Jews in Russia, reflecting on the broader themes of human rights and cultural understanding during a transformative period.  The opening of the book features a foreword by William English Walling, emphasizing that the issues discussed extend beyond the Jewish community and provide insight into the Russian soul. Gorky's essay sets the tone, arguing for the necessity of compassion and justice, denouncing the indifference towards the plight of Jews, and calling for the recognition of their humanity. He reflects on the historical context of anti-Semitism in Russia and the urgent need for societal reform, presenting a passionate plea for equality and moral responsibility in the face of oppression. The introductory writings pave the way for a broader discussion about the intertwined fates of different nationalities within the Russian Empire and the shared aspirations for genuine justice and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJews -- Russia -- Politics and government  aRussia -- Politics and government -- 1894-19171 aAndreyev, Leonid,d1871-19191 aSologub, Fyodor,d1863-19271 aYarmolinsky, Avrahm,d1890-197540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19453