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Where is the door? Frontispitce Og, riding gaily on the unicorn behind the A rk, was quite happy ,26 A strange crowd of demons of all shapes and sizes poured into the synagogue with threatening gestures 36 He could not see what Sarah saw a figure, a spirit, clutching a big stick ,68 The big fellow here got angry, beat the others and smashed them to bits 88 He sprang from his stool, spluttering and cursing 100 He found a beautiful youth, clad in a deer skin, lying on the ground 112 With a cry, he put his fingers in his mouth to ease the pain and burned his tongue 126 They saw the land rise up like a huge mountain and a tremendous stream of water gush forth 134 He looked up and beheld the most beautiful woman his eyes had ever seen ISO As the Shah raised his sword an old man stepped from behind the tree 162 Behind him a fierce roar indicated that the lion was in pursuit 172 The gates opened from within and the Arab stood before them .. 178 The sun was shining on a noble city of pinnacles and minarets 188 He heard a cry of alarm and saw a huge stone fall on the soldier riding behind him 194 The four youths mounted the eagles which flew aloft to the extremity of their cords 202 Thou canst only be my long lost son Elkanan! 214 He crouched on his throne and imagined he saw angels and demons and fairies 234 The monster was battering down the door of the synagogue 244 Hanina and his wife followed the giant frog 252 The giant bird did not seem to notice its burden at all..
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Présentation de l'éditeur :
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserv
Book Description:
"Jewish folklore is full of vivid stories that both entertain and teach. This book is based on tales from the Talmud and Midrash. While some of the themes are familiar from fairy-tales and folklore from other traditions, the stories in this collection are infused with the perennial Jewish struggle for survival and dignity, as well as a large helping of gentle humor." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)
Table of Contents:
Publisher's Preface; Preface; The Palace Of The Eagles; The Giant Of The Flood; The Fairy Princess Of Ergetz; The Higgledy-piggledy Palace; The Red Slipper; The Star-child; Abi Fressah's Feast; The Beggar King; The Quarrel Of The Cat And Dog; The Water-babe; Sinbad Of The Talmud; The Outcast Prince; The Story Of Bostanai; From Shepherd-boy To King; The Magic Palace; The Sleep Of One Hundred Years; King For Three Days; The Palace In The Clouds; The Pope's Game Of Chess; The Slave's Fortune; The Paradise In The Sea; The Rabbi's Bogey-man ; The Fairy Frog; The Princess Of The Tower; King Alexander's Adventures; The vision Of victory; The Land Of Darkness And The Gate Of Paradise; The Wonders Of The World
About the Publisher:
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org
Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
"Jewish folklore is full of vivid stories that both entertain and teach. This book is based on tales from the Talmud and Midrash. While some of the themes are familiar from fairy-tales and folklore from other traditions, the stories in this collection are infused with the perennial Jewish struggle for survival and dignity, as well as a large helping of gentle humor." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)
Table of Contents:
Publisher's Preface; Preface; The Palace Of The Eagles; The Giant Of The Flood; The Fairy Princess Of Ergetz; The Higgledy-piggledy Palace; The Red Slipper; The Star-child; Abi Fressah's Feast; The Beggar King; The Quarrel Of The Cat And Dog; The Water-babe; Sinbad Of The Talmud; The Outcast Prince; The Story Of Bostanai; From Shepherd-boy To King; The Magic Palace; The Sleep Of One Hundred Years; King For Three Days; The Palace In The Clouds; The Pope's Game Of Chess; The Slave's Fortune; The Paradise In The Sea; The Rabbi's Bogey-man ; The Fairy Frog; The Princess Of The Tower; King Alexander's Adventures; The vision Of victory; The Land Of Darkness And The Gate Of Paradise; The Wonders Of The World
About the Publisher:
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org
Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
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- ÉditeurBibliolife
- Date d'édition2009
- ISBN 10 0559078978
- ISBN 13 9780559078972
- ReliureRelié
- Nombre de pages200
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