Books like When Shlemiel went to Warsaw & other stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer
Isaac Bashevis Singer’s anthology brings to life eight traditional Jewish stories from Eastern Europe. The tales—ranging from the clever Todie and the miserly Lyzer to the wise Rabbi Leib and the witch Cunegunde—are told with warmth and humor. Singer’s translations capture the spirit of folk culture while making the narratives accessible to modern readers.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Isaac Bashevis Singer
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