Isaac Bashevis Singer was a Polish-born Jewish-American novelist, short-story writer, memoirist, essayist, and translator. He was one of the leading figures in the Yiddish literary movement and wrote and published first in Yiddish, later translating his works into English with the help of editors and collaborators. In 1978, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Singer was a prolific author whose works often explored themes such as the clash between tradition and modernity, spirituality, mysticism, and human passions. His childhood experiences in the Jewish quarters of Warsaw provided a rich backdrop for his stories, which are characterized by a profound sense of humor and a vivid depiction of East European Jewish life, language, and traditions.

Some of his notable works include the novels The Family Moskat (1950), The Manor (1967), and The Estate (1969), as well as collections of short stories like A Day of Pleasure: Stories of a Boy Growing Up in Warsaw (1970) and A Crown of Feathers and Other Stories (1974). His works often featured fantastical elements, with demons, ghosts, and supernatural powers playing significant roles.

Singer's first fictional work, the novel Satan in Goray, was published in 1935, just before he emigrated to the USA. He continued to write extensively until his death on July 24, 1991.