| Translator |
Friedlander, Gerald, 1871-1923 |
| Illustrator |
Hirschfeld, Beatrice |
| Title |
Jewish fairy stories
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| Original Publication |
New York: Bloch Publishing Company, 1917.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
King Solomon and the worm (from the Babylonian Talmud) -- Falsehood and Wickedness (from the Yalḳuṭ) -- The wicked king and his bride (from the Ma'aseh Book) -- The two jewels (from the Shebet Jehudah) -- The beggar at the wedding (from the Midrash Tanchuma) -- The clever wife (from the Yalḳuṭ) -- The coins of Elijah (from the Yalḳuṭ) -- The Fox and the Raven (from R. Berachyah's Fox Fables).
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Jewish Fairy Stories" by Gerald Friedlander and Beatrice Hirschfeld is a captivating collection of tales derived from various Jewish traditions, written in the early 20th century. This book encompasses translations and adaptations of older stories, revealing core elements of Jewish culture, spirituality, and moral lessons through engaging narratives. The likely topic centers around the essence of Jewish folklore, presenting whimsical elements interlaced with profound wisdom. The collection features a range of enchanting stories such as "King Solomon and the Worm," where King Solomon endeavors to build the temple without using metal tools, leading him on a quest for the Shamir, a miraculous worm capable of splitting stone. Other tales include characters like Chaninah, who, after losing three husbands due to misfortune, finds happiness once more through love and divine intervention. Stories like these highlight themes of kindness, wisdom, the value of humility, and the significance of faith, showcasing how simple acts and sincere intentions can transform lives. Overall, the tales offer a rich tapestry of lessons, fables, and moral undertones encapsulated in the vibrant world of Jewish folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Jews -- Folklore
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72880 |
| Release Date |
Feb 5, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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