Publisher's Synopsis
Yiddish Tales is a collection of traditional Jewish folktales compiled and translated by Helena Frank and originally published in 1912. The tales are presented in their original Yiddish language with English translations alongside, making them accessible to a wider audience. The stories cover a range of themes including love, morality, and the supernatural, and are told in a style that reflects the oral tradition from which they originated. Each tale is accompanied by an introduction that provides context and background information, including the source and history of the story. Overall, Yiddish Tales is a valuable resource for those interested in Jewish folklore and culture, as well as for those who simply enjoy a good story.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.
