JWST374

Yiddish folklore is marked by a fascination with the mystical world and a rich tapestry of supernatural tales. Explore how Jewish communities have used storytelling to grapple with questions of faith, morality, identity, and the unknown, and how the golems, demons, and dybbuks of this tradition have been adapted in literary translations and cinematic adaptations. Through literary analysis, historical inquiry, and creative interpretation, this course examines the enduring power of these stories in Jewish culture and the broader traditions of magical realism and horror. All texts will be available in English translation.