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Born To Kvetch: Yiddish Language And Culture In All Its Moods,New
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As The Main Spoken Language Of The Jews For More Than A Thousand Years, Yiddish Has Had Plenty To Lament, Plenty To Conceal. Its Phrases, Idioms, And Expressions Paint A Comprehensive Picture Of The Mindset That Enabled The Jews Of Europe To Survive A Millennium Of Unrelenting Persecution: They Never Stopped Kvetchingabout God, Gentiles, Children, Food, And Everything (And Anything) Else. They Even Learned How To Smile Through Their Kvetching And Express Satisfaction In The Form Of Complaint.In Born To Kvetch, Michael Wex Looks At The Ingredients That Went Into This Buffet Of Disenchantment And Examines How They Were Mixed Together To Produce An Almost Limitless Supply Of Striking Idioms And Withering Curses (Which Get A Chapter All To Themselves). Born To Kvetch Includes A Wealth Of Material Thats Never Appeared In English Before. Youll Find Information On The Yiddish Relationship To Food, Nature, Divinity, And Humanity. Theres Even A Chapter About Sex.This Is No Bobe Mayse (Cockandbull Story) From A Khokhem Belayle (Idiot, Literally A 'Sage At Night' When No Ones Looking), But A Serious Yet Fun And Funny Look At A Language That Both Shaped And Was Shaped By Those Who Spoke It. From Tukhes To Goy, Meshugener To Kvetch, Yiddish Words Have Permeated And Transformed English As Well.Through The Idioms, Phrases, Metaphors, And Fascinating History Of This Kvetchfull Tongue, Michael Wex Gives Us A Moving And Inspiring Portrait Of A People, And A Language, In Exile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Born To Kvetch'? A: 'Born To Kvetch' explores the Yiddish language and culture, focusing on how its expressions reflect the Jewish experience of survival and resilience through humor and complaint.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael Wex, a noted expert on Yiddish language and culture.
- Q: What unique content does this book provide? A: 'Born To Kvetch' includes idioms, phrases, and historical insights about Yiddish that have not been previously published in English.
- Q: How many pages does 'Born To Kvetch' have? A: The book contains 303 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Born To Kvetch' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Born To Kvetch' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2005.
- Q: What can I learn about the Yiddish language from this book? A: Readers can learn about the relationship of Yiddish to various aspects of life, including food, nature, and even sex, as well as its historical context.
- Q: Is 'Born To Kvetch' suitable for someone new to Yiddish? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with Yiddish.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Born To Kvetch' is in new condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Born To Kvetch'.