Yiddish Sayings Mama Never Taught You

"A cute and charming addition to Yiddish folklore."
-I.B. Singer, Nobel Prize, 1978

"Juicy, savory, spicy."
-Henry Miller

The Yiddish sayings in this book have been praised by such world-acclaimed writers as Henry Miller and Isaac Bashevis Singer. They should equally delight all who can appreciate the coarse, wry humor of the turn-of-the-century European shtetl, which gave rise to so much of American humor as well.

Some may be offended by their sexuality and lewdness, but they expose the basic humanity of a lost Jewish culture. For too long eydlkayt - refinement - has drawn a curtain over the smutty side of the shtetl. Enjoyable folklore, funny sayings you'll find yourself using in quite modern situations.

Author: Marvin S. Zuckerman, Gershon Weltman
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 04/24/2009
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d
ISBN13: 9781440140167
ISBN10: 1440140162
BISAC Categories:
- Humor | General
- Social Science | Jewish Studies

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