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Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society of America, c1984.
Description
Ten stories by a master of Yiddish literature, charmingly retold and illustrated. Readers of all ages will be charmed by Hautzig's skillful and sensitive translations of I. L. Peretz's tales from Eastern Europe. Peretz, considered one of the greatest writers of modern Yiddish literature, wrote of the magical quality of kindness and the bitter fruits of blind faith. The charming stories and evocative drawings make this collection a timeless treasure that will delight children and adults alike.
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CCBC Choices (1984)
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LibraryThing member raizel
When I asked the author, Esther Hautzig, what was meant by "translated and adapted," she explained to me that she made the stories longer, not shorter, so to provide English readers with the background to understand the stories.
Great introduction and translation of great stories. I've read them to
There are ten stories, some of them are available as picture books.
Great introduction and translation of great stories. I've read them to
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older elementary school age children and the stories kept their interest.There are ten stories, some of them are available as picture books.
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ISBN
0827602448 / 9780827602441