Selected Poems of Solomon Ibn Gabirol

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• Solomon Ibn Gabirol

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• 344 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Judentum
• Poesie

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Solomon Ibn Gabirol emerges as a complex figure in eleventh-century Andalusian-Jewish culture, contrasting sharply with his more worldly predecessor. A reclusive poet and philosopher, his work features a blend of mystical themes and sharp critiques of court life. His innovative poetry showcases a mastery of contemporary avant-garde styles, merging Arabic aesthetics with biblical language, resulting in a profound metaphysical and devotional depth that has influenced Hebrew poetry for centuries.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• Einband: Paperback