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The Poetry of Asher Reich: Portrait of a Hebrew Poet - Softcover

Mazor, Yair

 
9780299181543: The Poetry of Asher Reich: Portrait of a Hebrew Poet
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0299181545 ISBN 13: 9780299181543
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press, 2003

Synopsis

This striking book introduces English-speaking audiences to a full range of poetry by Asher Reich, one of Israel's most celebrated contemporary poets, paired with evocative drawings by renowned Israeli artist Michael Kovner. Yair Mazor provides readers with an introduction to Reich's work and its prominent position within the panorama of modern literature in Hebrew. Asher Reich's poetry has been characterized as vivid, vibrant, passionate, and expressionistic. Dominated by themes of stormy sensuality and frank sexuality, his dramatic imagery and metaphors interweave Mishnaic, Talmudic, and Biblical references in a colorful, complex poetic texture.

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About the Author

Yair Mazor established the certificate program in Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is professor of Hebrew and Biblical literature. He was among the founders of the UW-Milwaukee Center for Jewish Studies and acted as the first director. Mazor is the author of many books published in the United States, Israel, and Europe, including Pain, Pining, and Pine Trees: Contemporary Hebrew Poetry, also available from the University of Wisconsin Press.

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Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0299181545
ISBN 13 
9780299181543
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
144