Publisher's Synopsis
Jewish Children is a collection of short stories written by Shalom Aleichem and published in 1921. The stories are set in the Jewish shtetls (small towns) of Eastern Europe and focus on the lives of Jewish children. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing stories about boys and the second part containing stories about girls.The stories are written in a simple and humorous style, with a focus on the everyday lives of the children. The stories cover a range of topics, from school and family life to friendship and love. Some of the stories are lighthearted and playful, while others deal with more serious issues such as poverty and illness.Despite the challenges faced by the children in the stories, they are portrayed as resilient and resourceful. The book also provides a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of Eastern European Jews, including their language, music, and food.Overall, Jewish Children is a charming and insightful collection of stories that offers a window into the world of Jewish children in Eastern Europe in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
