I have no idea. I don't know who wrote that story.
I don't know who the author of 'the faceless old woman novel' is. There are so many novels out there and without more information, it's difficult to determine the author.
The old woman in the 'the old woman on the moon story' is a mysterious figure. She could be a symbol of the moon's magic. Maybe she was once an ordinary woman who was blessed or cursed to live on the moon. There's not always a clear backstory, but she is often seen as an entity with a connection to the lunar realm.
There is not enough information provided to exactly identify who the old woman was specifically. She could be just an ordinary person that Muhammad interacted with to convey a certain moral or lesson.
A racist caricature of the miserly old Jew is a manifestation of deep-seated prejudice. It's not only unfair but also damaging to social harmony and the rights of individuals.
It's possible that she is a village elder. In some small, traditional villages, the elder women have a say in how the community behaves. If someone in the village, like a young troublemaker, has broken a significant community rule, she might take it upon herself to spank them as a form of punishment.
There are many authors of old bedtime stories. For example, Hans Christian Andersen. He is famous for stories like 'The Little Mermaid' and 'The Ugly Duckling'. His stories have been passed down for generations and are often told at bedtime to children all over the world.
A miserly man is often someone who is extremely stingy with money. He might hoard wealth and be reluctant to spend even on necessities. For example, he could save every penny, even if it means wearing tattered clothes or living in a dilapidated house. He would rather keep his money locked away than use it for a comfortable life or to help others.
The miserly man in the story is often very calculative. He calculates every cent he spends and receives. He may also be envious of others who seem to be more generous or have more wealth. He might constantly compare himself to them and feel bitter if they seem to be better off, all while still being unwilling to change his miserly ways. This envy can also lead to him being unkind or critical of those who are more giving.
I'm not familiar with this short story, so I can't tell you the author. It could be an up - and - coming writer or perhaps a more niche author. You might try looking in a short story anthology or doing an online search for the story title along with 'author' to find out.