SELECTED STORIES OF SHOLOM ALEICHEM The Modern Library c.1956 [Hardcover] unknown [Hardcover] Unknown

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RED (color) Modern Library hardcover is in good condition. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This vintage hardcover edition of “Selected Stories of Sholom Aleichem” from the esteemed Modern Library series offers a captivating glimpse into the literary genius of the renowned Yiddish author. Sholom Aleichem, whose real name was Solomon Naumovich Rabinovich, is widely regarded as the “Jewish Mark Twain” for his masterful storytelling and satirical wit. His tales, set in the shtetls of Eastern Europe in the late 19th century, vividly capture the joys, struggles, and humor of Jewish life during that era. This collection, published in 1956, presents some of Aleichem’s most beloved works, including the iconic “Tevye the Dairyman” stories that inspired the beloved musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” With its clean pages and secure binding, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in Aleichem’s rich literary tapestry, offering a poignant and entertaining window into a pivotal period in Jewish cultural history.