Yiddish with Dick and Jane by Ellis Weiner (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Yiddish with Dick and Jane by Ellis Weiner, Barbara Davilman "Oy vey"—this is a primer like no other. In an inspired parodic twist, the two least Jewish characters in American literature spout some of the edgy, ironic Yiddishisms that have become part of the American vernacular. 35 full-color drawings. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jane is in real estate.Today is Saturday.Jane has an open house.She must schlep the Open House signs to the car.See Jane schlep.Schlep, Jane. Schlep.Schlep, schlep, schlep.In text that captures the unque rhythms of the original Dick and Jane readers, and in 35 all-new illustrations, a story unfolds in which Dick and Jane—hero and heroine of the classic books for children that generations of Americans have used when learning to read—manage to express shades of feeling and nuances of meaning that ordinary English just can't deliver. How? By speaking Yiddish, employing terms that convey an attitude—part plucky self-assertion, part ironic fatalism. When Dick schmoozes, when Jane kvetches, when their children fress noodles at a Chinese restaurant, the clash of cultures produces genuine hilarity. Notes * An inspired parodic twist - the two least Jewish characters in American literature spout some of the edgy, ironic Yiddishisms that have become part of the American vernacular. Author Biography Ellis Weiner has been an editor of National Lampoon, a columnist for Spy, and a contributor to many magazines, including The New Yorker and the New York Times Magazine. Barbara Davilman began her career in New York in advertising and now writes sitcoms Long Description In text that captures the unique rhythms of the original Dick and Jane readers, and in 35 all-new illustrations, a story unfolds in which the ultra-WASPish Dick and Jane - hero and heroine of the classic books for children that generations have used when learning to read - manage to express shades of feeling and nuances of meaning that ordinary English just cant deliver. How By speaking Yiddish, employing terms that convey an attitude - part plucky self-assertion, part ironic fatalism. When Dick schmoozes, when Jane kvetches, when their children fress noodles at a Chinese restaurant, the clash of cultures produces genuine hilarity...YIDDISH WITH DICK AND JANE tells a simple story: Grandma gets sick and Dick and Janes sister Sally visits. There are sub-plots about such ethical dilemmas as gift-giving etiquette and marital infidelity. The comedy intensifies in the glossary, which defines (with chutzpah aplenty!) each Yiddish term introduced in the text. Promotional "Headline" * An inspired parodic twist - the two least Jewish characters in American literature spout some of the edgy, ironic Yiddishisms that have become part of the American vernacular. Details ISBN0316159727 Author Barbara Davilman Short Title YIDDISH W/DICK & JANE Pages 104 Publisher Little Brown and Company Series Dick and Jane (Hardcover) Language English ISBN-10 0316159727 ISBN-13 9780316159722 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 439.186 Illustrations Yes Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-09-30 Imprint Little, Brown & Company Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence Bethlehem, PA, US Illustrator Gabi Payn DOI 10.1604/9780316159722 Audience General/Trade US Release Date 2006-03-02 UK Release Date 2006-03-02 NZ Release Date 2004-08-14 AU Release Date 2004-08-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7097805;

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