This is a collection of modern Hebrew poetry. Each poem is presented in the original Hebrew together with an English phonetic description and a prose commentary.
T. Carmi Book order (chronological)
T. Carmi was a poet and translator whose work is deeply rooted in Hebrew tradition and the modern world. His poetry explores themes of memory, loss, and human identity with a keen sense of language and rhythm. Carmi was also a renowned translator of Shakespeare into Hebrew and the editor of a significant anthology of Hebrew poetry. His literary legacy lies in bridging ancient Hebrew verse with universal human experiences.
Jewish Poetry Series: Sunset Possibilities and Other Poems
- 147 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Gabriel Preil’s poetry has been recognized in Israel, in the United States, and worldwide in many anthologies and through a host of literary awards and honors. Included in this volume are eighty poems printed in English and Hebrew on facing pages. The poems are translated by the noted poet and critic Robert Friend.
The Penguin Book of Hebrew Verse
- 608 pages
- 22 hours of reading
A unique collection of Hebrew poetry through the ages Extending from the Song of Deborahwritten 3,000 years agoto poems written in Israel by authors born in the 1930's, this unparalleled selection of poetry is the first of its kind produced in either English or Hebrew. Includes a note on the text, bibliography, and glossary Features the original Hebrew version of each poem next to its English translation