Lawyer, Littérateur, and Legislator: On Gronemann's Profession, Self-Perception and Place in Scholarship
The essay explores the multifaceted career of Sammy Gronemann, emphasizing his overlooked role as a lawyer within the context of his better-known identities as a Zionist and a man of letters. Gronemann's professional life, particularly his work as a lawyer and judge, is examined in detail, shed...
| Subtitles: | "Special Issue: Jewish Wit, Zionist Satire, and Humane Humor in Sammy Gronemann's Life and Work; Guest Editor: Jan Kühne" |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
2024
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| In: |
Naharaim
Year: 2024, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 87-102 |
| Further subjects: | B
Comparative Literature
B Migration studies B German-Jewish studies B Israel-Palestine studies B Zionist legal history |
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| Summary: | The essay explores the multifaceted career of Sammy Gronemann, emphasizing his overlooked role as a lawyer within the context of his better-known identities as a Zionist and a man of letters. Gronemann's professional life, particularly his work as a lawyer and judge, is examined in detail, shedding light on his significant contributions to Zionist legal institutions such as the Court of Honor. The paper highlights the evolving trends in scholarly research on Gronemann, which primarily focuses on his literary achievements while neglecting his legal career. Through Gronemann's own writings and historical documents, the paper delves into his self-perception, revealing a complex interplay between his identities as a lawyer and a writer. Ultimately, it argues that Gronemann's passion and success spanned across his various roles, challenging conventional categorizations and underscoring the interconnectedness of his legal, literary, and Zionist endeavors. |
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| ISSN: | 1862-9156 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Naharaim
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1515/naha-2023-0013 |
