Jewish writer and playwright of yiddish, who worked in ukraine and the united states (1859-1916).
Born March 2nd, 1859 in Pereiaslav. [ref]
Died May 13th, 1916 at 57 years old in New York City (tuberculosis). [ref]
Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do? Epicurus