Menke Katz is the only Yiddish poet to become a major poet in English too. In his lifetime he published nine book in each language. This volume contains an English translation of Menke Katz's complete Yiddish works. Illustrated 100 page introduction by Dovid Katz contains numerous rare photographs; the collection also features three maps and a preface by publisher Harry Smith. Poems were translated by Benjamin and Barbara Harshav.
Menke Katz is the only Yiddish poet to become a major poet in English too. In his lifetime he published nine book in each language. This volume contains an English translation of Menke Katz's complete Yiddish works. Illustrated 100 page introduction by Dovid Katz contains numerous rare photographs; the collection also features three maps and a preface by publisher Harry Smith. Poems were translated by Benjamin and Barbara Harshav.