Fiddler on the Roof: Based on Sholom Aleichem's Stories
by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick
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Author: Jerry Bock, Joseph Stein, Sheldon HarnickBrand: Limelight Editions
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-08-01
ISBN: 0879101369
Number of pages: 154
Publisher: Limelight Editions
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- Published by Limelight Editions 154 Pages
- Based on Sholom Aleichem's Stories by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick
- Author: Sheldon Harnick
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Book Review: Shalom Aleichem
Summary: 5 Stars
Shalom Aleichem was for modern Jewish literature what Mark Twain was for American literature. In one for instance, Aleichem like Twain was the writer's own appropriation. Mark Twain originally was a sounding phrase used by riverboat operators. Shalom Aleichem -- also a sounding phrase -- is used in Jewish communities to welcome eachother and in congregation the bride of the sabbath itself. Both Twain and Aleichem created indelible unforgettable stories with indelible unforgettable characters...like Tevye. And whether you found Tevye through Topol, Mostel or Shalom Aleichem's turn of the century stories themselves, you saw not only a mirror held to the Jewish Everyman but a template for the better inside us all. I like to think that Shalom Aleichem, who died in 1916 would have gladly approved of the appropriation of his character Tevye in this wonderful celebration of life. In my opinion what makes this particular story such a great celebration of life is not that it shrinks from depicting life's sometimes harsh realities, but rather one's ability to overcome them through faith, family and a recognition of the inherent beauty of life. After seeing Tevye in action, his simple eloquence, his love for his family, his courage, his humanness, you can't rightly help yourself from feeling a shared sense of appreciation for life.La chaim, to life. In all languages, hope sounds just as good.
Summary of Fiddler on the Roof: Based on Sholom Aleichem's Stories
The full text and complete lyrics, as well as photographs from the original production. "One of the great works of the American musical theatre. It is darling, touching, beautiful, warm, funny and inspiring. It is a work of art." -John Chapman, Daily NewsTheater Books
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