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Cover of Kagan's superfecta and other stories

Kagan's superfecta and other stories

โœ Scribed by Allen Hoffman


Publisher
Abbeville Publishing Group;Abbeville Press
Year
1981
Tongue
English
Weight
208 KB
Category
Fiction

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โœฆ Synopsis


The art of Jewish storytelling thrives in this captivating collection of tales filled with memorable characters.

The stories in this collection are deeply felt explorations in to the Jewish mind and world--stories in the tradition of Isaac Bashevis Singer. At the same time, illuminated by compassion and humor, they transcend cultural boundaries and provide fascinating studies in the universal human experience. Kagan the compulsive gambler, Bluma the old beggarwoman, Hymie the well-to-do arsonist, and Maxie the juggling uncle are but a few of the unforgettable characters brought to vivid life in these pages.


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