ISBN: 9781568216201

By Steve Koppman, Lion Koppman. Author Lion Koppman. Format Hardcover. Language English. Place of Publication Northvale NJ. Country of Publication United States. DEWEY 305.8924073. Public… Más…

By Steve Koppman, Lion Koppman. Author Lion Koppman. Format Hardcover. Language English. Place of Publication Northvale NJ. Country of Publication United States. DEWEY 305.8924073. Publication Date 1997-02-01. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   A Treasury of American-Jewish Folklore by Steve Koppman, Lion Koppman To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description This book is a rich gathering of American-Jewish folklore that preserves the insight, humor, and experiences of American Jewry. Folklore is comprised of stories, sayings, jokes, superstitions, customs, and songs that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Eventually, the tales travel between enough people and regions to acquire an independent life and become "classics." Telling the legends of both the nonconformist and the ordinary person, folklore speaks with a voice that is simultaneously witty and wise. American-Jewish folklore evolved as early Jewish Americans grew distant from the traditions they left behind. A new folklore materialized that spoke to the situations and trials they faced settling in America. Jews who arrived early in the country's history generated parables about "Jews Among the Indians, " like "Powwow at Levy's" and "Pistol-Packing Rabbi." Even more tales were spun by the Jews who emigrated en masse in the post-Civil-War era, addressing topics that told of their common experiences, such as "The Joys of Peddling, " "Learning English, " "The Yiddish King Lear, " and "Envy at Grossinger's." In sections called "Greeting the Mishpacha: Uptown vs. Downtown, Reform vs. Orthodox" and "Out in the World: Changing Names, Fitting In, Moving Out, " the stories address the tensions of life as a minority group in a free society - a uniquely American story. By looking back at the challenges faced by our predecessors, we find humor and reassurance that pressing issues, like denominational tension and increased assimilation, which now face American Jewry, are not exclusive to the present day. These accounts do much more than entertain us - they are the myths that shap the American-Jewish consciousness. Details ISBN1568216203 Author Lion Koppman Short Title TREAS OF AMER JEWISH FOLK Pages 390 Language English ISBN-10 1568216203 ISBN-13 9781568216201 Media Book Format Hardcover Place of Publication Northvale NJ Country of Publication United States Imprint Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers DOI 10.1604/9781568216201 UK Release Date 1997-02-01 AU Release Date 1997-02-01 NZ Release Date 1997-02-01 US Release Date 1997-02-01 Publisher Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers Year 1997 Publication Date 1997-02-01 DEWEY 305.8924073 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137353303; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781568216201, Publication Year: 1997, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: A Treasury of American-Jewish Folklore, Item Height: 235mm, Topic: Beliefs, Item Width: 163mm, Item Weight: 730g, Number of Pages: 390 Pages, Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers<