Kagan's Superfecta and Other Stories

The stories in this collection are deeply felt explorations in to the Jewish mind and world—stories in the tradition of Isacc Bashevis Singer. At the same time, illuminated by compassion and humor, they transcend cultural boundaries and provide fascinating studies in the universal human experience. Kagan the compulsive gambler, Bluma the old beggarwoman, Hymic the well-to-do arsonist, and Maxie the juggling uncle are but a few of the unforgettable characters brought to vivid life in these pages.

Other Details: 304 pages 5 3/8 x 5 3/8"

Author Biography: Allen Hoffman, award-winning author of the novels Small Worlds, Big League Dreams and Two for the Devil, was born in St. Louis, graduated from Harvard University, and studied the Talmud in yeshivas in new York and Jersualem. He and his family live in Jerusalem, where he teaches English literature and creative writing at Bar-Ilan Univeristy.