Bidspirit auction | Melach Ravitch – The Book

Melach Ravitch – The Book of My Life’s Tales Translated from Yiddish by Moshe Jungman Woodcuts by Audrey Bergner; portrait by Yosl Bergner Tel Aviv: American-Israeli Publishing Company, 1976 - A richly produced autobiographical masterpiece by Melach Ravitch (1889–1976), a leading figure in modern Yiddish literature and one of the early Hebrew-Yiddish writers to settle in Australia. Originally written in Yiddish, this Hebrew translation by Moshe Jungman interweaves personal memoirs, philosophical reflections, and historical insights from Ravitch’s journey across Eastern Europe, Canada, Australia, and Israel. The book features woodcuts by Audrey Bergner and a portrait of the author by his son, Yosl Bergner, one of Israel’s most celebrated artists. Hardcover with original dust jacket, 564 pages. 📚 Details:  • Author: Melach Ravitch  • Title: The Book of My Life’s Tales  • Translator: Moshe Jungman  • Illustrations: Audrey Bergner  • Portrait: Yosl Bergner  • Publisher: American-Israeli Publishing Company, Tel Aviv  • Year: 1976  • Language: Hebrew (translated from Yiddish)  • Pages: 564 [1]  • Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket  • Condition: Very good (minor wear to jacket edges) A rare and beautifully illustrated autobiographical edition, m