ELIJAH THE SLAVE: A Hebrew Legend Retold. by Singer, Isaac…

ELIJAH THE SLAVE: A Hebrew Legend Retold. by Singer, Isaac Bashevis, Illustrated by Antonio Frasconi. < >

ELIJAH THE SLAVE: A Hebrew Legend Retold.

Edition: First printing.

New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, (1970.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Retells a Hebrew legend with simplicity and eloquence, enhanced by the , and lovely medieval-style illustrations in full color by Antonio Frasconi. This is the story of Elijah, a messenger from God, who sells himself as a slave to help the faithful scribe, Tobias, and then earns his freedom by building a magnificent palace with help from a band of angels. . Translated from the Yiddish by the author and Elizabeth Shub. Singer's previous children's book, a memoir of growing up in Warsaw, was awarded the National Book Award for children's literature. Large square format. Unpaginated. ISBN: 0-374-320845.

Condition: Very near fine in a very good dustjacket (short closed tear, other minor edgewear to the dj.).

Book ID: 57090
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