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The Fullness of Time: Poems (English and German Edition),Used
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Poetry. Jewish Studies. Bilingual Edition. Translated from the German by Richard Sieburth. Edited, Introduced, and Annotated by Steven M. Wasserstrom. One of the greatest scholars of the twentieth century, Gershom Scholem virtually created the subject of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism as a serious area of study. His influence, however, has been felt far beyond the confines of the academy and to this day extends into the realm of literature and the arts. (Borges, for one, rhymed 'Golem' with 'Scholem.') Literature played a critical part in Scholem's own life, especially in his formative years, and he wrote poems from his teens on. This bilingual volume gathers together the best of them for the first time in any language. It contains dark, shockingly prescient political poems about Zionism and assimilation, parodies of German and Jewish philosophers, religious lyrics of a gnostic bent, and poems to other writers and friends such as Walter Benjamin, Hans Jonas, Ingeborg Bachmann, S. Y. Agnon, and others. 'Abrupt, magisterial, quizzical, sometimes acidulous, and at moments poignantly wistful.... Scholem's verses return to an authentic Hasidic tradition of indicting God'Harold Bloom.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Fullness of Time: Poems'? A: The main theme of 'The Fullness of Time: Poems' revolves around Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah, and the complexities of Zionism and assimilation, expressed through various poetic forms.
- Q: Who is the author of this poetry collection? A: The author of this poetry collection is Gershom Scholem, a prominent scholar known for his work on Jewish mysticism.
- Q: Is this book available in both English and German? A: Yes, this edition is bilingual, featuring poems in both English and German.
- Q: What kind of poems can I expect to find in this collection? A: Readers can expect a variety of poems including political commentary, parodies of philosophical works, religious lyrics, and personal tributes to notable figures.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book listed? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', which typically means it may show some signs of wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages does this poetry book contain? A: The book contains a total of 155 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Fullness of Time: Poems' published? A: This poetry collection was published on March 31, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone studying Jewish literature? A: Yes, this book is ideal for those studying Jewish literature, as it offers insights into Jewish mysticism and the cultural context of the poetry.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who translated the poems from German to English? A: The poems were translated from German by Richard Sieburth.