Penguin Book of Hebrew Verse
by T. Carmi
Title:
Penguin Book of Hebrew Verse
Author:
T. Carmi
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
608 pages
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN-13:
9780140424676
EAN:
9780140424676
Publication Date:
29/06/2006
Classifications:
Poetry
Weight (g):
538
Dimensions (mm):
198 x 131 x 25
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£16.50
3 copies in stock
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Description
Gathers together 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.
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