Jewish children by Sholem Aleichem
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| Author | Sholem Aleichem, 1859-1916 |
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| Translator | Berman, Hannah, 1883-1955 |
| LoC No. | 22005455 |
| Title | Jewish children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Jewish Children" by Sholem Aleichem is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This poignant work explores the lives and experiences of Jewish children, presenting a nostalgic and touching portrayal of their joys, sorrows, and formative moments in a world often filled with hardship and simplicity. Characters like Shemak and Busie are introduced, resonating with innocence and the bittersweet reality of rural Jewish life during that era. The opening of "Jewish Children" paints vivid scenes that draw the reader into the lives of its young characters. It begins with Shemak, who yearns for the freedom and joy of the Passover holiday alongside his beloved friend, Busie. As they play and imagine grand adventures during this festive time, themes of love, loss, and childhood dreams emerge. Abramtzig, another character introduced later, offers insight into the lives of three siblings confined in a cramped, urban existence, contrasting the beauty of nature with their struggles. The beginning of the book showcases the rich emotional landscape of childhood, revealing the fragile balance between joy and melancholy through the lens of Jewish cultural traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Jews -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jewish fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27001 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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