Isbn: 9781334355387 - Beside the Still Waters: Legends, Lyrics, Elegies (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the experiences of Jewish poets in 19th and 20th century England and provides readers with new insights into Jewish identity within the broader social, cultural, and literary landscapes of the time. Beginning with the concept of the English-Jewish writer as a unique literary figure, the author examines themes of exile, assimilation, and belonging, as well as the impact of English antisemitism on the Jewish psyche. The book investigates how Jewish poets such as Isaac Rosenberg, Lionel Daiches, and Bernard Kops addressed these themes in their work. It also uncovers the ways in which they challenged and reshaped existing literary forms and traditions to articulate their experiences as outsiders within English society. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of Jewish poets in England, illuminating their significant contributions to English literature and the complexities of Jewish life in a predominantly Christian society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…