02398cam a22003373u 4500 33707 UtSlPG 20260610133752.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12011712 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PJ Frank, Helena Yiddish Tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-12 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project) "Yiddish Tales" by Helena Frank is a collection of translated stories written in the early 20th century. This work aims to introduce non-Yiddish readers to the rich tapestry of Yiddish literature, showcasing various authors from Russian Jewry and their unique perspectives. The collection encompasses forty-eight tales, featuring themes of Jewish life, culture, and struggles, all of which reflect the historical context and societal issues of the time. At the start of the book, the preface sets the foundation by expounding on the motivations behind the collection. It emphasizes the intent to provide a more uplifting view of Yiddish literature than previously offered, particularly focusing on lesser-known Yiddish writers alongside some familiar names. The opening story, "The Misfortune," introduces us to Reb Nochumtzi, a rabbi in a small Lithuanian town grappling with existential questions about wealth and poverty. He reflects on the burdens of riches and the plight of the poor while enduring hardships in his own life, prompting him to devise a plan to redistribute wealth among the townsfolk. This exploration of human experience and moral dilemmas establishes a poignant tone that permeates the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Jews -- Fiction Jewish fiction Short stories, Yiddish -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33707 74553 74553