Abraham Goldfaden. (Four Plays): Der Katter. * Ikx, Mikx, Drikx. * Fier Por Porcelain Teller. * Di Shveblach.

(THEATER)

Russia

1879

Manuscript in Yiddish. Four titles with Russian script and stamps on titles.

THE FATHER OF YIDDISH THEATER. Abraham Golfaden (1840-1908) was a diversely talented poet, composer, theatre director and author of over sixty plays. His many popular songs such as Roshinkes Mit Mandeln, Abi Gezunt and Bei Mir Bist Du Shein have entered the Pantheon of classic Yiddish entertainment. According to Sandrow, Golfaden wrote his plays in a neat Yiddish script in notebooks such as the one offered. His plays include both satirical comedies and serious drama. The play with the unusual title "Ikx, Mikx, Drikx" concerns a father's search for suitable suitors for his three eligible daughters and his interaction with the shadchan. See N. Sandrow, The Father of Yiddish Theater, in: Zamir (Autumn, 2003) pp. 9-15; See EJ, Vol. XV cols 1063-66.