About Nathan Bistritzky
Lived 1896 – 1980 (aged 83). Nathan Bistritzky was an Israeli translator, writer, playwright and opinion journalist.
Nathan Agmon (; born Nathan Bistritzky; 1896 in Russian Empire – 1980 in Tel Aviv) was an Israeli writer and translator born in the Russian Empire.
Agmon came to Palestine in 1920, and was a member of the senior staff of the Jewish National Fund from 1922 till retirement in 1952.
He was best known for his dramatic works, including a libretto for Alexander Tansman on the messiah claimant Shabtai Tzvi, and a work on Judas Iscariot, as well as for being the first to translate the complete Don Quixote into Hebrew, in 1958.
Published works Days and Nights (Yamim ve-lelot) 1926
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Who was Nathan Bistritzky?
Israeli writer and translator (1896-1980)
When was Nathan Bistritzky born?
Nathan Bistritzky was born on 7 August 1896 in Zvenyhorodka.
When did Nathan Bistritzky die?
Nathan Bistritzky died on 29 February 1980 in Tel Aviv.
What was Nathan Bistritzky's occupation?
Nathan Bistritzky was a translator, writer, playwright and opinion journalist.
What nationality was Nathan Bistritzky?
Nathan Bistritzky was Israeli.
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