Jewish American creative writers have made a unique contribution to the enrichment and strengthening of the American literary scene in this century. And are even acknowledged to have nurtured "a New Renaissance" in the midst of pervading American artistic decadence. This volume celebrates the renaissance of Jewish American sensibility, eclecticism and humanism, and assesses their status and legitimacy. By illuminating the thoughts and reactions of stalwarts like: Arthur Miller, Neil Simon, Philip Roth, Clifford Odets, Norman Podhoretz, etc.