| A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore Contributor(s): Sherman, Josepha (Author) |
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ISBN: 0874831938 ISBN-13: 9780874831931 Publisher: August House Publishers OUR PRICE: $19.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2005 Annotation: The struggle and triumph of Jewishness, author Josepha Sherman observes, "is reflected in the vast body of Jewish folklore, which emphasizes ethical behavior and survival through cleverness, kindness, and above all, humor". This book offers an affectionate, unflinching examination of the traditions of American Jews. Line drawings. Notes. Index. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.089 |
| LCCN: 92002844 |
| Lexile Measure: 960 |
| Series: American Folklore Series |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.03" W x 9" (0.67 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This anthology reveals the varieties of Jewish wisdom, cleverness, irony and humor through tales filled with allegories preaching humility and charity. -Publishers WeeklyThe vast body of Jewish folklore, influencing and influenced by the many and various cultures in which it came in contact over the ages, reflects both the struggle and the triumph of being a Jew. The stories in this book come from many sources and includes lunar holidays and everyday observances; wonder tales from the Sorcerer's Apprentice; a Jewish version of Cinderella; tales of dybbuks, golems and other supernatural beings; and superstitions and traditions surrounding birth, marriage, and death. Josepha Sherman strives to reveal the unique Jewish flavor, characterized by an enduring wit and humor alongside the path of surviving centuries of persecution. |