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In the land of happy tears : Yiddish tales for modern times
Title:
In the land of happy tears : Yiddish tales for modern times
Author:
Stromberg, David, 1980- editor.
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Delacorte Press, [2018]
Physical Description:
xx, 168 pages ; 22 cm
Summary:
A collection of stories from the early- and mid-20th century Yiddish literary tradition, in a variety of genres, by Eastern European writers such as Moyshe Nadir, Jacob Reisfeder, and Sonya Kantor.
Language:
English
Contents:
Bravery. In the land of happy tears ; An autumn tale ; Broken in ; The moon and the little boy -- Rebellion. The little boy with the samovar ; The king who licked honey ; The kingdom of ants and mushrooms ; The wise hat ; The diamond prince -- Justice. The bird catcher ; The paper kite ; Two sisters ; A fight ; The broken mirror -- Wonder. A squirrel's diary ; Gur Aryeh ; A treasure in the snow ; The enchanted castle.
ISBN:
9781524720339

9781524720346
Format :
Book