The Book of the Unknown - Tales of the Thirty-Six (Paperback)

Marvelous and mystical stories of the thirty-six anonymous saints whose decency sustains the world-reimagined from Jewish folklore.
A liar, a cheat, a degenerate, and a whore. These are the last people one might expect to be virtuous. But a legendary Kabbalist has discovered the truth: they are just some of the thirty-six hidden ones, the righteous individuals who ultimately make the world a better place. In these captivating stories, we meet twelve of the secret benefactors, including a timekeeper's son who shows a sleepless village the beauty of dreams; a gambler who teaches a king ruled by the tyranny of the past to roll the dice; a thief who realizes that his job is to keep his fellow townsfolk honest; and a golem-a woman made of mud-who teaches kings and peasants the real nature of humanity.
With boundless imagination and a delightful sense of humor, acclaimed writer and artist Jonathon Keats has turned the traditional folktale on its head, creating heroes from the unlikeliest of characters, and enchanting readers with these stunningly original fables.

General

Imprint:	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2009
First published:	February 2009
Authors:	Jonathon Keats
Dimensions:	203 x 132 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	221
ISBN-13:	978-0-8129-7897-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Special features > Short stories
LSN:	0-8129-7897-8
Barcode:	9780812978971

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