Jews in Business and their Representation in German Literature 1827-1934

This book gives an account of the literary representation of Jews as businessmen from the early nineteenth century to the onset of the Third Reich. The historical context provides the background for an examination of the literary representation of Jewish businessmen and presents evidence for the perpetuation, transformation, and combination of stereotypes. The double bind of assimilation – that the Jews were vilified whether they succeeded or failed – is illustrated from literary treatments by t