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A Crown of Feathers

Yiddish. A Kroyne fun Federn · 1973
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Interesting Facts

  • In the stories of «A Crown of Feathers», the Jewish shtetls of Eastern Europe come alive, where the mystical and the everyday intertwine in a whimsical dance, and the destinies of the characters are filled with subtle irony and profound humanity.
  • The world of the book is imbued with an atmosphere of anticipation for miracles: here, angels and demons might be neighbors on the same street, and a chance encounter can change an entire life.
  • In each story, the voice of memory resounds—elusive yet relentless, like the whisper of ancestors guiding the characters through trials and temptations.
  • The narrative language abounds in vivid details, where simple things—a candle, bread, a feather—take on symbolic meaning and become keys to unlocking the human soul.
  • In the works of «A Crown of Feathers», the author masterfully blends humor and tragedy, allowing the reader to glimpse the reflection of eternal questions of existence in the most ordinary events.
A Crown of Feathers
Date of publication: 28 April 2025
Last updated: 28 June 2025
———Original titleYiddish. A Kroyne fun Federn · 1973