The Seven Good Years: And Other Stories of I. L. Peretz | TheBookSeekers

The Seven Good Years: And Other Stories of I. L. Peretz


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No. of pages 96

Published: 2004

Great for age 7-10 years

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Ten stories by a master of Yiddish literature, charmingly retold and illustrated. Readers of all ages will be charmed by Hautzigs skillful and sensitive translations of I. L. Peretzs tales from Eastern Europe. Peretz, considered one of the greatest writers of modern Yiddish literature, wrote of the magical quality of kindness and the bitter fruits of blind faith. The charming stories and evocative drawings make this collection a timeless treasure that will delight children and adults alike.

 

 

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Jewish Publication Society .

Esther Hautzig was the author of many books for children and adults. The Endless Steppe is an autobiographical account of her childhood in Siberia. It was a National Book Award nominee and an ALA Notable Children's Book. It also received the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.

 

"These captivating tales will introduce . . . readers to the magic of one of the fathers of Yiddish literature."-Village Voice * Village Voice *