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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aGorky, Maksim,
_d1868-1936
245 1 4 _aThe shield
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-03
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/)
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJews -- Russia -- Politics and government
653 _aRussia -- Politics and government -- 1894-1917
700 1 _aAndreyev, Leonid,
_d1871-1919
700 1 _aSologub, Fyodor,
_d1863-1927
700 1 _aYarmolinsky, Avrahm,
_d1890-1975
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19453
999 _c60837
_d60837