Three Poetic Tales

As Told by Mister Persey the Scribbling Pooch

by Yakov M. Zilberberg


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 7/9/2002

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 256
ISBN : 9781403320636

About the Book

The book comprises three tales written in "classical" verse (i.e., strict rhythms and rhyme.) Although in the form of fairy tales and fables, they deal with important social and historic issues.

"A Tale of Dancing Chair" decries racial discrimination and expounds the idea that, regardless of outside help, success comes to those who don’t shy away from hard work, are willing and able to use creative potential to the fullest, and stand up to bigotry, injustice, and unfair judgement.

"A Tale of Captive Puffins . . ." reflects upon events in the history of Russian/Soviet Jewry in the twentieth Century. To recognize historic prototypes of the fable’s characters, one should read up on history of Tsarist Russia and Soviet Union, Weimar and Nazi Germany. However, it is not a prerequisite: the Tale is intended to trigger reader’s interest in those chapters of history.

"A Tale of Boy Nightingale . . . " is intended to make dents in prejudices against unconventional" (gay and lesbian) families. It proclaims love, respect, and loyalty as traits identifying and holding together families, asserts that friendship between children from different families is greatest hope and strongest weapon in the struggle against prejudices still prevalent in society.


About the Author

Yakov M. Zilberberg is a retired engineering professor. Born October 3, 1934, in Odessa (Ukraine), came to the U.S.A. in January 1977. He has been writing in his native Russian since high school. He started writing in English in 1977. As researcher and professor, he published over forty papers in both languages. In 1987, completed his first English literary project, a play called Trivial Ordeals. His play, The Tarnished File, was produced in 1988 by the Theatre-in-Progress of Boston, Massachusetts. His poems are published in poetry anthologies. He participates in poetry slams at the public library of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, where he has resided with wife Faina since 1994. He has written seven plays; some under consideration by professional theatres. Now retired, Zilberber dedicates his time to writing and two grandchildren – Noah and Sophie.