Abraham Sutzkever
Russian poet and Yiddish literary figure
Born
July 15th, 1913
112 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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Born in 1913, a renowned Yiddish poet and author emerged in the literary scene, contributing significantly to Yiddish literature. An influential figure in the 20th century, his poetry often reflected the experiences of Jewish communities during and after World War II. After surviving the Holocaust, he settled in Palestine and continued to write, reflecting on themes of loss, memory, and identity. Sutzkever received several awards, including the Israel Prize for his literary work. His contributions helped preserve Yiddish culture and literature in modern times.
Published poetry collections such as 'Mikhtavim' and 'Dertseylung'
Awarded the Israel Prize in 1985
Founded the Yiddish cultural organization 'YIVO'
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