Sholem Aleichem
Jewish writer and playwright of Yiddish, who worked in Russian Empire, Switzerland, Germany and the United States (1859-1916)
Sholem Aleichem was born on March 2, 1859 in Pereiaslav and died on May 13, 1916 in New York City, aged 57. Recorded occupations: playwright, writer, film screenwriter, humorist, novelist and satirical novelist. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire and United States. Fields of work: creative and professional writing, Yiddish literature and drama. Notable works include “Tevye the Milkman”, “The Bloody Hoax”, “Menahem-Mendl”, “Motl, Peysi the Cantor's Son”, “Stempenyu: A Jewish Novel” and “Wandering Stars”.
- Born
- March 2, 1859 · Pereiaslav
- Died
- May 13, 1916 · New York City
- Age at death
- 57
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, United States
- Occupations
- playwright, writer, film screenwriter, humorist, novelist, satirical novelist
- Notable works
- Tevye the Milkman, The Bloody Hoax, Menahem-Mendl, Motl, Peysi the Cantor's Son, Stempenyu: A Jewish Novel, Wandering Stars
- Wikipedia editions
- 50 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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