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Search - Born to Kvetch: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods (P.S.)
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Born to Kvetch Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods - P.S. A delightful excursion through the Yiddish language, the culture it defines and serves, and the fine art of complaint Throughout history, Jews around the world have had plenty of reasons to lament. And for a thousand years, they've had the perfect language for it. Rich in color, expressiveness, and complexity, Yiddish has proven incredibly use... more »
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Lissette H. (yolen) reviewed Born to Kvetch: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods (P.S.) on + 93 more book reviews
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Absolutely a treat to read. This book is about the inter-relatedness between the Yiddish language and the Ashkenazai Jewish culture.
Genres:
- History >> Jewish >> General
- Education & Reference >> Dictionaries & Thesauruses >> Foreign Language >> Yiddish
- Education & Reference >> Foreign Languages >> Instruction >> Yiddish
- Education & Reference >> Words & Language >> Linguistics
- Education & Reference >> General