The book offers a series of tales and character sketches that delve into the lives and experiences of Jewish people, particularly focusing on those from the Eastern European Jewish communities. The stories are set in various locales, including the shtetls (small towns) of Eastern Europe and the bustling streets of American cities where Jewish immigrants settled.Drachman's writing is characterized by its vivid portrayals of Jewish life, blending humor, pathos, and a deep sense of cultural h...

In "From the Heart of Israel: Jewish Tales and Types," Bernard Drachman crafts a rich tapestry of Jewish folklore, weaving together personal narratives and communal histories that reflect the complexity and beauty of Jewish identity. His literary style is deeply evocative, embracing elements of realism and allegory, which situate these tales in a broader cultural and historical context. Each story serves as a window into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of the Jewish people in Israel, ca...

“Is Saul also among the prophets?” With my mental ear I hear thus exclaim those in whose view the teller of tales stands immeasurably higher than the rabbi, minister, preacher, scholar, or whatever else may be called he whose vocation it is to disseminate Hebrew religion and wisdom, when they see that one of the latter class has dared to intrude among those who take fiction as their exclusive and legitimate field, and has also ventured before the public with a book of tales. “What would th...

"Is Saul also among the prophets?" With my mental ear I hear thus exclaim those in whose view the teller of tales stands immeasurably higher than the rabbi, minister, preacher, scholar, or whatever else may be called he whose vocation it is to disseminate Hebrew religion and wisdom, when they see that one of the latter class has dared to intrude among those who take fiction as their exclusive and legitimate field, and has also ventured before the public with a book of tales. "What would th...

Volume Two (I-M) of this three part series includes stories from India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Khasis, Korea, Isle of Man (Manx), Mexico, Mongolia. Contains excerpts from:Tales of the Sun Or Folklore of Southern IndiaCollected by Mrs. Howard Kingscote and Paṇḍit Naṭêsá Sástrî.Folk-Tales of BengalBy the Rev. Lal Behari DayClassic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and RomanceBy Sir Richard F. BurtonEdited by Isabel BurtonTales of th...