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A Matter of Geography: A New Perspective on Medieval Hebrew Poetry
Contributor(s): Kfir, Uriah (Author)

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 ISBN: 9004363580     ISBN-13: 9789004363588
Publisher: Brill
OUR PRICE: $123.50  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: March 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice
- Poetry | Anthologies (multiple Authors)
Series: Études Sur Le Judaïsme Médiéval
Physical Information: 196 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Jewish
Features: Bibliography
 
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A Matter of Geography: A New Perspective on Medieval Hebrew Poetry takes a ground-breaking approach to the relationships between centers of medieval Hebrew poetry and their implications regarding matters of poetics. It shows on the one hand how literary efforts by members of the Spanish school of secular poetry, from its zenith in the eleventh century to the thirteenth century, helped gradually shape its predominance. On the other hand, it presents thirteenth century Hebrew poets from Iraq, Egypt, Italy and Provence, and charts the different strategies of these "peripheral" authors, who had to cope with Iberian fame. The analysis, which draws on concepts from literary and cultural theories, provides close readings of many works in both the original Hebrew and, in most cases for the first time, an English translation.

"Kfir's book makes a strong case for the craft, vibrancy, and richness of Medieval Hebrew poetry as rooted in place. Highly recommended for scholars of medieval Hebrew poetry, poetry aficionados, and historians." - David B. Levy, Touro College, in: Association of Jewish LIbraries 8.4 (2018)
 
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