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Mazel and Shlimazel, or the Milk of a Lioness Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer |
Mazel and Shlimazel, or the Milk of a Lioness |
Editorial Review:
A retelling of a classic tale pits Mazel, the debonair spirit of good luck, against Shlimazel, the wicked spirit of bad luck, in a confrontation that enables a poor but honest lad to win and marry a king's daughter. Reissue.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 
Wonderful tale for all ages:
A lively tale reminiscent of the story of Job.
One fine day, Mazel (the spirit of Good Luck) and Schlimazel (the spirit of Bad Luck), are strolling through a small village. Mazel boasts to his companion about his popularity; he is welcomed by all, called upon often, and loved by everyone. "No one ever calls for you," he tells Schlimazel. Scoffing, Schlimazel claims "The world is ruled by the powerful, and what takes you a year to create I can destroy in a second." So they strike a wager: Mazel will...
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