1st edition. Original publisher’s boards. 8vo, 244 pages. In Hebrew. Author inscribed to Ruth Wisse. Includes English title page, “The Jewish Tale in the Middle Ages: Between Ashkenaz and Sepharad. ” The study moves between two poles: the first follows the folk literature of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish communities in the medieval era as reflecting the cultural differences between the two communities; the other follows the development of the Ashkenazi folk tale in Yiddish from the sixth century, from its germination to later and more advanced development. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Subject: Folk literature, Hebrew and Yiddish -- History and criticism. OCLC: 30781381. ISBN: 9652238406 9789652238405. Cover slightly rubbed, otherwise Very Good condition. (AC-5-2)