Peretz, the acknowledged "Father of Modern Yiddish Literature, " captured the essence of Eastern European Jewish Life. He wrote of the magical quality of kindness, and the bitter fruits of blind faith. Our collection features the classic tales If Not Higher, Bontsche Shvayg and Three Gifts and a brand new translation of All for a Pinch of Snuff. It also includes a wonderful essay on this great writer and his times by Harvard Professor Ruth Wisse, author of The Modern Jewish Canon.

    The second half of the book is poetry written by the author while shipwrecked.