The Book of Psalms
- 560 pages
- 20 hours of reading
One of Newsweek's Best Books of the Year and winner of the Robert Kirsch Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Robert Alter is a distinguished figure in Hebrew and comparative literary studies, focusing on profound analyses of the Bible and modern Hebrew literature. His work is characterized by keen literary insight and an emphasis on the stylistic and thematic richness of texts. Alter explores how literary traditions shape our understanding of religious and cultural works. His influential essays contribute to comprehending biblical narratives and their continuation in modern literature.






One of Newsweek's Best Books of the Year and winner of the Robert Kirsch Award for Lifetime Achievement.