Gamliʼel, Ṭovah, 1965-

Aesthetics of sorrow : the wailing culture of Yemenite-Jewish women / Tova Gamliel ; translated by Naftali Greenwood. - 1 online resource (462 pages) : illustrations. - Raphael Patai Series in Jewish Folklore and Anthropology . - Raphael Patai series in Jewish folklore and anthropology. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780814339756 (e-book)


Weepers (Mourners)--Israel.
Jews, Yemeni--Customs and practices.--Israel
Mourning customs--Israel.


Electronic books.

GT3390.5.I75 / .G3613 2014eb

393.909450902