Humor And Love In Jewish Poetry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425461874)

""Humor And Love In Jewish Poetry"" by Gustav Karpeles is a collection of Jewish poems that explore the themes of love and humor. The book features a wide range of poems from various time periods and authors, including medieval poets like Judah Halevi and Solomon Ibn Gabirol, as well as modern poets like Chaim Nachman Bialik and Rachel. The poems in this collection cover a variety of topics related to love and humor, including romantic love, familial love, and the love between God and humanity. They also explore the lighter side of life, with humorous poems that poke fun at human foibles and celebrate the joys of everyday life. Throughout the book, Karpeles provides insightful commentary on each poem, helping readers to better understand the historical and cultural context in which they were written. He also provides biographical information about each poet, giving readers a deeper appreciation for their work. Overall, ""Humor And Love In Jewish Poetry"" is a delightful collection of poems that will appeal to anyone who enjoys exploring the rich cultural heritage of Jewish literature.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Jewish Literature and Other Essays, by Gustav Karpeles. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766163709.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gustav Karpeles
ISBN-10: 1425461875
ISBN-13: 9781425461874
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d