How did Mendele Mokher Sefarim use Talmudic Hebrew and Aramaic phrases in his later writing?

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In his later writing, Mendele Mokher Sefarim revolutionized Hebrew literature by moving away from a style that strictly imitated the Bible, which he found unsuitable for modern subjects.12

When he returned to writing in Hebrew from 1886 onward, he developed a new, multifaceted style that incorporated elements from all periods of the language. By integrating Talmudic Hebrew and Aramaic phrases into his prose, he was able to successfully capture the sense of "homeliness" and authentic vernacular rhythm that he had previously achieved in his Yiddish works. This synthesis allowed his stories to depict Jewish life with greater realism and vitality, establishing a model for subsequent generations of Hebrew writers.12