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The Penguin Book of Hebrew Verse

By T. Carmi

The Penguin Book of Hebrew Verse Poetry

The Penguin Book of Hebrew Verse

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This stunning anthology gathers together the riches of poetry in Hebrew from 'The Song of Deborah' to contemporary Israeli writings. Verse written up to the tenth century show the development of piyut, or liturgical poetry, and retell episodes from the Bible and exalt the glory of God. Medieval works introduce secular ideas in love poems, wine songs and rhymed narratives, as well as devotional verse for specific religious rituals. Themes such as the longing for the homeland run through the ages, especially in verse written after the rise of the Zionist movement, while poems of the last century marry Biblical references with the horrors of the Holocaust. Together these works create a moving portrait of a rich and varied culture through the last 3,000 years.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
608
Release Date:
2006-06-29
Publication Date:
2006-06-29
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0140424679
ISBN13:
9780140424676
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
430 g
Height:
130 cm
Width:
199 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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