Yiddish Folktales
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Book Overview
Filled with princesses and witches, dybbuks and wonder-working rebbes, the two hundred tales that make up this delightful compendium were gathered during the 1920s and 1930s by ethnographers in the small towns and villages of Eastern Europe. Collected from people of all walks of life, they include parables and allegories about life, luck, and wisdom; tales of magic and wonder; poignant encounters between rabbis and their disciples; and stories whose only purpose is to entertain. Long after the culture that produced them tragically disappeared, these enchanting Yiddish folktales continue to work their magic today. With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0805210903
ISBN13:9780805210903
Release Date:September 1997
Publisher:Schocken Books Inc
Length:448 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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Anthologies & Literary Collections Education & Reference Fairy Tales Folklore General History Judaism Literary Literary Criticism & Collections Literature Literature & Fiction Mythology & Folk Tales Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Science Social Sciences WorldCustomer Reviews
2 ratings
Would make excellent bedtime stories for children
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is a great read. Many tales have similarities to standard fairytales, but they have a wonderful richness not found in the usual blanded-down stories. The book has 178 stories, some as short as a half-page, so it's also great if you only have short snippets of time. My husband and I enjoyed this book for ourselves, and will definitely read these tales to our future children. I cannot recommend this more strongly
Seemingly simple folktales with a deeper meaning
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book is a treasury of Yiddish folktales just like my grandfather used to tell us. They seem simple and obvious at times but they always contain a deeper interpretation when considered through the eyes of our ancestors and their concerns. The tales are thought provoking at times and humorous at others. My only wish is that there were more allegorical tales which are my favorite, also, it might be nice to have a little author commentary on the origins and meaning of each or even just the major lessons. The artwork- jewish folk art is also beautiful and fitting. Altogether a great book for bedtime stories!
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