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Poems from the Diwan (Poetica 32),New
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Yehuda Halevi, who wrote both secular and devotional poems, is considered one of the finest poets in postbiblical Hebrew literature. Suffused with warmth, moving easily between the mundane and the otherworldly, and, above all, delicately elegiac, the poet's voice cuts across all the literary genres and religious modes on which he drew.Born in the second half of the 11th century, Halevi wandered in his youth between Muslim and Christian Spain before settling in Crdoba around 1110. Towards the end of his life, to the amazement and consternation of his friends and admirers, he set out on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, at the time under Crusader rule. He arrived in Alexandria in 1140 and recorded his perilous sea voyage in a celebrated sequence of poems, remarkable for their fusion of startling realism and religious longing. Months later Halevi embarked for Palestine. The exact date, location and circumstances of his death have remained a mystery.Gabriel Levin was born in France in 1948 and grew up in the United States and Israel. His first collection of poems, Sleepers of Beulah, was published in 1992 and his mucbpraised second collection, Ostraca, appeared in late 1999. He lives in Jerusalem.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Poems from the Diwan'? A: The author of 'Poems from the Diwan' is Yehuda Halevi, a renowned poet in post-biblical Hebrew literature.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 1, 2004.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Poems from the Diwan' contain? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition features a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is a first edition of 'Poems from the Diwan'.
- Q: What themes are explored in Yehuda Halevi's poetry? A: Halevi's poetry explores themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience, often blending secular and devotional elements.
- Q: Where did Yehuda Halevi spend most of his life? A: Yehuda Halevi spent much of his life in Córdoba, Spain, after wandering between Muslim and Christian regions.
- Q: What notable journey did Yehuda Halevi undertake later in his life? A: Towards the end of his life, Halevi undertook a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
- Q: Are there any notable features of this poetry collection? A: The collection is known for its emotional depth, blending realism with religious longing, and showcases Halevi's versatility across literary genres.