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Jewish Tales from Eastern Europe (Hardcover)
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Many of the stories included in this book may be considered
treasures that have yet to be presented to the Jewish and general
public. Some versions of these tales have been published in
different anthologies and languages over the years, but most are
basically unknown. The author includes stories from varied oral and
written sources, mainly Czech, Slovak, German, some Yiddish, as
well as Polish and Hungarian. "Storytelling," says Nagarajan, "is
perhaps the only tool that creates a path leading through the many
layers of the past, shedding light on it without destroying the
mystery and magic." Certain elements in these tales point to
influences that came from different sources and many relate to the
emancipation of the Czech Jewry. Unlike the Jews in other parts of
Central and Eastern Europe, the Czech Jews were more susceptible to
the changing times. It is obvious, nevertheless, that despite the
foreign elements that emerge from the narratives, faith, and deep
attachment to Judaism were never lost but rather provided a source
of strength even for those who had lost their way. The reader will
encounter a variety of topics that span several centuries. Some are
tales of fantasy and imagination while others lean on reality and
fact rather than legend. A few are based on contemporary personal
events and reminiscences. They include love stories ranging from
the romantic and innocent to the obsessive and misguided. The joy,
euphoria, fear, guilt, sweetness, and bitterness of these tales
become obvious within the context of a tale or lies hidden between
the lines. Multiple narratives describe a copious array of feelings
people have for themselves and others, such as children, parents,
and friends. Various tales convey the characters' deep belief and
trust in God. Some are tragic and morbid, some radiate with the
pulse of life, some are mysterious and puzzling, and others bring
us laughter and amusement while at the same time conveying serious
life lessons. All the stories in Jewish Tales from Eastern Europ"
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