Product Description

A collection of modern Hebrew poetry. In this new and expanded edition of a volume first printed in 1965, a new generation of Hebrew poets is added. Each poem appears in both its original Hebrew and an English phonetic transcription, along with extensive commentary and a literal English translation. This offers readers who know little or no Hebrew a way to experience the poem in a multi-faceted way - they are able to speak and hear the lines as well as grasp the poem's meaning. Recognizing that poems have a unique order that may be missed by a reader who doesn't speak the poet's language, the editors provide an understanding of not only what the poet is saying, but how the idea is communicated. Also included in the volume is an introduction to and historical overview of Hebrew poetry from 1880 to 1990.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #815062 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

About the Author
Stanley Burnshaw, retired author, critic, and publisher, originated the method for presenting poetry used in this volume. T. Carmi was a widely respected modern Hebrew poet. Susan Glassman was an editor for American Heritage Books and wrote many articles on literary, art, and social criticism. Ariel Hirschfield is an important Israeli literary critic. Ezra Spicehandler, is the Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Hebrew Literature at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. He has authored, translated, and edited numerous publications on Hebrew literature, Israel, and Zionism, and has received many awards for his work in Hebrew studies.