The Bewitched Tailor

by Sholom Aleichem

At the end of the 19th century, Jewish writers began writing in Yiddish and creating for the first time popular literature that brought alive the small dramas, struggles, and joys of ordinary life. Sholem Aleichem was one of the very few modern writers who spoke for an entire people. This collection of stories includes the title piece and seven other tales.

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

About the author

Russian-born American humorist Sholem Aleichem or Sholom Aleichem, originally Solomon Rabinowitz, in Yiddish originally wrote stories and plays, the basis for the musical Fiddler on the Roof .

He wrote under the pen name, Hebrew for "peace be upon you."

From 1883, he produced more than forty volumes as a central figure in literature before 1890.

His notable narratives accurately described shtetl life with the naturalness of speech of his characters. Early critics focused on the cheerfulness of the characters, interpreted as a way of coping with adversity. Later critics saw a tragic side. Because of the similar style of the author with the pen name of Mark Twain, people often referred to Aleichem as the Jewish version of Twain. Both authors wrote for adults and children and lectured extensively in Europe and the United States.

Reviews

[Kjoanna7 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cudowne pióro z przedwojennym zacięciem, czytając opowiadania wyobrażałabym sobie jak fajnie by się oglądało to na scenie jako kabaret.
Bardzo przyjemna książka.

[Lola · Rating 1 out of 5]

Problemas con errores de edición graves que dificultaban mucho la lectura