Two novellas by S. Y. Abramovitsh open this anthology, the first comprehensive overview of works by the three classic Yiddish authors. They describe Jewish life in Eastern Europe during the nineteenth century and introduce the reader to Abramovitsh's alter ago, Mendele the Book Peddler. Here he presents a diverse cast of characters including Isaac Abraham as tailor's apprentice, choirboy, and corrupt businessman, and Fishke traveling through the Ukraine with a caravan of beggars. Sholem Aleichem reintroduces us to Tevye the Dairyman's beloved daughters Hodel and Chava, known to everyone familiar with the musical or film fiddler on the Roof. Tevye is a gregarious storyteller who describes the pleasures of raising independent-minded daughters. We catch glimpses of inspirational rebbes and awe-inspiring rabbis. These translations breathe new life into the unforgettable worlds of Yiddish literature.

About the Author
Ken Frieden is B. G. Rudolph Professor of Judaic Studies and director of the Judaic Studies Program at Syracuse University. Ted Gorelick was a leading translator of Abramovitsh and Sholem . Michael Wex is the author of Shlepping the Exile and five plays. Recently, he translated S. Y. Abramovitsh's The Wishing Ring, also published by Syracuse University Press.

Awards
Commended for National Jewish Book Award (Anthology) 2005.



Book Information
ISBN 9780815607601
Author Ken Frieden
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Syracuse University Press
Publisher Syracuse University Press
Weight(grams) 580g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 161mm * 19mm