Yiddish Tales (1912)

By Helena Frank

Book Overview

Yiddish Tales is a collection of folklore and stories from Jewish tradition, compiled and translated by Helena Frank and originally published in 1912. The book contains over 100 tales, ranging from humorous anecdotes to supernatural legends, all originating from the Yiddish-speaking communities of Eastern Europe. The stories offer insight into the cultural and religious beliefs of the Jewish people, as well as their daily lives and struggles. The collection includes tales of rabbis, wise men, and tricksters, as well as stories of love, loss, and redemption. Yiddish Tales is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish folklore and literature, as well as for those seeking to understand the rich traditions of Eastern European Jewry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167242203
• ISBN13: 9781167242205
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 590 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"