A Day of Pleasure and Other Stories for Children [Hardcover]

Isaac Bashevis Singer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1996

Nobel Prize winner Isacc Bashevis Singer wrote both autobiographical and fantasy tales for children which are deeply rooted in the lost cultural tradition of his native Poland. This very special collection combines the stories he wrote of his childhood with exuberant and timeless tales that can be included among the world's great folk literature.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Galahad Books (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883657988
• ISBN-13: 978-0883657980
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,503,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful collection of stories of pre-war Poland, December 27, 1998

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This review is from: A Day of Pleasure and Other Stories for Children (Hardcover)

Wonderfully written and translated collection of stories, for both adults and children. Written of a boy growing up in pre-war Poland, it gives a taste of the life of the time, and what it was like to be there, in an era that no longer exists. The stories are especially enjoyed by children, with characters that children can identify with. It is also a good introduction for children to life in the pre-Holocaust years. The book envelopes the reader in the warmth of the writers household, and you feel like you grew up there; you feel a personal rapport with the protagonist. I recommend this book to anyone interested in Jewish life in pre-war Europe, or those interested in furthering their children's background in Jewish life of the time. The classic stories for children in the second half of the book can be enjoyed by all.