Celebrate the new translation of Jonas Kreppel’s Adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the complete series of 15 mysteries starring the Viennese “king of detectives,” Max Spitzkopf. Translator Mikhl Yashinsky will share insights into the origins of these stories, how they captivated readers and achieved pulp fiction status, and why they were beloved by figures such as Isaac Bashevis Singer. He’ll also discuss the recovery and translation of the tales for contemporary audiences. First published in the early 1900s, these pulp fiction adventures introduced readers to Max Spitzkopf, an undefeated foe of villains and passionate defender of the Jewish people. When Spitzkopf …
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