| Book of Tahkemoni: Jewish Tales from Medieval Spain Contributor(s): Alharizi, Judah (Author), Segal, David Simha (Editor), Segal, David Simha (Author) |
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ISBN: 1874774986 ISBN-13: 9781874774983 Publisher: Littman Library of Jewish Civilization in Ass OUR PRICE: $38.12 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Hebrew Published: July 2003 Annotation: Widely regarded as the crowning jewel of Heberew maqama literature (rhymed prose interspersed with verse) this book introduces a somewhat roguish protagonist, Hever the Kenite, often disguised as a teacher, beggar, adventurer, debater, or magician. Whether preaching, spinning history or fantasy, or working a crowd, Hever the Kenite is ever the consummate storyteller and wordsmith enlightening or astounding his listeners. The author displays great scope, moving from prayers to tales of battlefield carnage, from philosophic reflection to droll satire targeting the pompous, the ignorant and the mean. David Simha Segal's translation captures the richness and wit of Judah Alharizi, an important Spanish medieval poet, and Segal's explications and analyses identify numerous allusions and illuminate the text's subtleties. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Jewish Studies - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 892.412 |
| Series: Littman Library of Jewish Civilization |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 6.1" W x 9" (2.4 lbs) 732 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: National Jewish Book Awards Winner of Sephardic Studies Award, 2001. Widely regarded as the crowning jewel of Heberew maqama literature (rhymed prose interspersed with verse) this book introduces a somewhat roguish protagonist, Hever the Kenite, often disguised as a teacher, beggar, adventurer, debater, or magician. Whether preaching, spinning history or fantasy, or working a crowd, Hever the Kenite is ever the consummate storyteller and wordsmith enlightening or astounding his listeners. The author displays great scope, moving from prayers to tales of battlefield carnage, from philosophic reflection to droll satire targeting the pompous, the ignorant and the mean. David Simha Segal's translation captures the richness and wit of Judah Alharizi, an important Spanish medieval poet, and Segal's explications and analyses identify numerous allusions and illuminate the text's subtleties. |