Alter Esselin
Poet

Alter Esselin Net Worth

Alter Esselin was a Russian-American, Yiddish-language poet born on April 23, 1889 in Russia. He was best known for his works Knoytn, Unter der last, and other works. In 1954, he was awarded the Harry Kovner Award for Yiddish poetry, a prestigious award in the Yiddish literary world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 23, 1889
Birth Place Russia
Age 130 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 22, 1974 (age 85)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $79 billion (2024)

About

Russian-American, Yiddish-language poet known for Knoytn, Unter der last, and other works. He was the 1954 recipient of the prestigious Harry Kovner Award for Yiddish poetry.

Before Fame

His father died when he was ten years old, and his mother apprenticed him to a carpenter.

Trivia

His poems frequently dealt with themes of poverty and loneliness.

Family Life

He married Becky Friedland, with whom he had two sons.

Associated With

Isaac Bashevis Singer was another important Yiddish literary figure.

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