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A sampler of Jewish-American folklore / Josepha Sherman ; illustrations by Jacqueline Chwast.
Van Pelt Library GR111.J48 S54 1992
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sherman, Josepha.
- Series:
- American folklore series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jews--United States--Folklore.
- Jews.
- Jewish folk literature.
- United States.
- Jewish folk literature--United States.
- Jews--United States--Social life and customs.
- Manners and customs.
- Genre:
- Folklore.
- Physical Description:
- 215 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Other Title:
- Jewish American folklore.
- Place of Publication:
- Little Rock, Ark. : August House, 1992.
- Summary:
- The struggle and triumph of Jewishness, author Josepha Sherman observes, "is reflected in the vast body of Jewish folklore, which emphasizes ethical behavior and survival through cleverness, kindness, and above all, humor". This book offers an affectionate, unflinching examination of the traditions of American Jews. Line drawings. Notes. Index.
- Notes:
- 1st ed.
- Spine title: Jewish American folklore.
- "A Sue Katz & Associates, Inc. book."
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-215).
- ISBN:
- 0874831946
- 0874831938
- OCLC:
- 25317110
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