Large 8vo. pp xiii, 271. Original publisher's blue cloth, lettered gilt on spine and on front cover. Signed presentation from Dan Ben-Amos on the front endpaper to the anthropologist, Venetia Newhall, 'For Ventia, with warm wishes and friendship, Dan'. ISBN: 025331156X Fine.

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Title: MIMEKOR YISRAEL: SELECTED CLASSICAL FOLKTALES. (SIGNED)
Publisher: Indiana University Press, Bloomington
Publication Date: 1990
Language: English
ISBN 10: 025331156X
ISBN 13: 9780253311566
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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"[Bin Gorion's] crowning achievement was Mimekor Yisrael, a multilayered compendium of post-biblical Jewish lore and demonology." � Commentary

"One of the most extraordinary publishing events in my memory� a huge source of discoveries of the quintessential Jewish experience." � Nat Hentoff

"This is a most important collection, actually unique in its field. I recommend it to all good readers." � Isaac Bashevis Singer

"It is wonderful to have this treasure trove of Jewish Folktales finally available in English." � Bruno Bettelheim

"Indispensable to anyone wishing to learn and explore the beauty of ancient Jewish legends." � Elie Wiesel

For this new edition, Dan Ben-Amos has added commentary, historical identification of personalities and events, extensive headnotes, and a survey of relevant editions and sources. A truly monumental work.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Hebrew

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