A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore by Sherman, Josepha

A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780874831931)

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A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore by Sherman, Josepha

A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore

$20.95
A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore by Sherman, Josepha

A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore

$20.95
Format: Paperback
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This anthology reveals the varieties of Jewish wisdom, cleverness, irony and humor through tales filled with allegories preaching humility and charity. -Publishers Weekly

The 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.



Author: Josepha Sherman
ISBN-10: 0874831938
ISBN-13: 9780874831931
Publisher: August House Publishers
Language: English
Published: 12/28/2005
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.03w x 0.48d

Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly 05/11/1992
By Josepha Sherman
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Josepha Sherman Bio:

Josepha Sherman enjoyed success as a fantasy novelist, folklorist, and editor, who was a prolific writer. Her work ranged from adapting Star Trek novels to biographies of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon.com) to folktale collections like Trickster Tales. Sherman was the winner of the prestigious Compton Crook Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and has had many titles on the New York Public Library Books for the Teen Reader List. When she wasn't busy writing, editing, or gathering folklore, Sherman loved to travel, learned how to do "Horse Whispering", and once had a newborn foal fall asleep on her foot.

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