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The Book Rescuer: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come

Sue Macy

Aaron Lansky searches for and saves books written in Yiddish, a language connected with generations of European Jews. His particular treasure is Yiddish literature. By gradually assembling a whole library, Lansky preserves not only the books themselves but also the history and culture carried in them. The account centers on his long-term effort to gather this body of writing and keep it available for future generations, with artwork made in acrylic and gouache.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · History · Language And Communication
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
Published
October 1, 2019
ISBN-13
9781481472203
Language
English
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