I loved it while also finding it very tedious. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Asriel insists that Flora marry a God-fearing businessman, such as a merchant. Downloads: 1,514. Set in Olde New York circa 1900, “Imported Bridegroom: The Musical” recounts the travails of an acquisitive landlord-father who comes to fear that his greedy practices will keep him out of heaven. Cinemark I loved the realistic portrayal of the characters, the way Cahan didn't idealize anything. Obviously that wasn't the main theme of this one (though it was a theme), it was about Yekl who changes his name to Jake and about his American lifestyle coming up against his wife's traditional Jewish Russian lifestyle that he has come to hate. Its a great read to understand immigration to American. His stories are of Jewish immigrants in New York tenements (late 19th century) dealing with a life that is often harsh and destructive of dreams. Further reading. His meanness towards her really just boils down to his negativity about himself, and how he feels his past is holding him back. Addeddate 2006-05-10 19:52:46 The Imported Bridegroom. Perhaps this explains why his works of fiction, including the short novel. The Imported Bridegroom and Other Stories came two years later. I enjoyed these stories but I wonder if it's because the characters reminded me very much of my grandparents at times... First off don't hate me I only read Yekl and I'm counting it, because I've made this huge private reading goal that I'm trying to complete so I'm counting this. Each story reminded me of the old Jewish saying about us making plans and G-d laughing. A Jewish landlord (Gene Troobnick) brings a scholar (Avi Hoffman) from Poland to marry his daughter (Greta Cowan) in circa-1900 Boston. It does an incredible job at talking about the immigrant experience and the pressures to fit in, in order to advance in America. When he finally sends for his wife, he can't even stand her presence. The Jews that Sholem Aleichem described in their little old-world shtetl had emigrated; other tale-tellers were needed to describe the Jewish experience in the tenements and garment factories of New York. Coming Soon, Regal Asriel Stroonappears in The Imported Bridegroom. All rights reserved. Read 24 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. They both got more than they bargained for. I loved it while also finding it very tedious. Share This. You're almost there! He comes to America and the more comfortable he becomes, the better he thinks he is. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. In other stories we see Terrible disappointment and even betrayal. 0 (0 Reviews) Published: 1898. To see what your friends thought of this book, Yekl and the Imported Bridegroom and Other Stories of the New York Ghetto.