Cynthia Ozick and the Transgressions of Art

The literary work of Cynthia Ozick, the most provocative of contemporary Jewish-American voices, is examined. Focus is placed upon Ozick's conviction that art is idolatrous for Jews, which can be seen in many of her essays. She believes works of art can be redeemed only when they reveal moral p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American literature 1987-03, Vol.59 (1), p.85-101
1. Verfasser:	Burstein, Janet Handler
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	20th century Aestheticism American literature Anonymous writers. Authors Criticism & critics Curricula English speaking literatures French speaking and English speaking literatures History and sciences of litterature History of literature Jewish art Jewish literature Jewish people Jewish peoples Judaism Literature Narrators Nymphs Ozick, Cynthia Rabbis Soul Transgression United States Writers
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Zusammenfassung:	The literary work of Cynthia Ozick, the most provocative of contemporary Jewish-American voices, is examined. Focus is placed upon Ozick's conviction that art is idolatrous for Jews, which can be seen in many of her essays. She believes works of art can be redeemed only when they reveal moral purpose.
ISSN:	0002-9831 1527-2117
DOI:	10.2307/2926486