I. J. Kapstein
I. J. Kapstein | |
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| Born | Israel James Kapstein January 16, 1904 Fall River, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 5, 1983 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Novelist, Professor |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Notable works | "Something of a Hero" |
Israel James "IJ" Kapstein (1904–1983) was a novelist, professor, and Hebrew scholar at Brown University.
Early life
Israel James Kapstein was born in
Career
He published a novella, The Song the Summer Evening Sings, in 1937, and his short stories appeared in such magazines as Good Housekeeping and Collier's. In 1941, his novel Something of a Hero was a best seller. on translating ancient Hebrew texts. Their translation of the classical Hebrew and Aramaic work, Pesikta De- Rab Kahana: R. Kahana's Compilation of Discourses for Sabbaths and Festal Days, won the 1976 National Jewish Book Award. An endowed Chair in Brown's English Department now exists in his name.
References
- ^ "Encyclopedia Brunoniana: Kapstein, I. J."
- ^ "I.J. Kapstein Dies; Novelist was 79". The New York Times. 6 August 1983.
- ^ "Israel J. Kapstein". John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
- ^ "William G. Braude papers". American Jewish Archives (jewisharchives.org).
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