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The New Joys of Yiddish by Leo Calvin Rosten · Booklabria

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The New Joys of Yiddish

HumorAmerican wit and humor

The New Joys of Yiddish

Name: The New Joys of Yiddish
Author: Leo Calvin Rosten

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First published: 2001
Language: English
Editions: 7

Synopsis

An updated version of the informal dictionary which offers the history and folklore behind Yiddish and Hebrew words as well as literal translations adds information on linguistic and cultural changes since Rosten's day.

Subjects: Humor
American wit and humor
Foreign words and phrases
Yiddish language
Influence on English
Jewish wit and humor

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