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
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2009 |
First published: |
February 2009 |
Authors: |
Jonathon Keats
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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
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LSN: |
0-8129-7897-8 |
Barcode: |
9780812978971 |
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