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Jewish Prince in Moslem Spain
Leon J. . Ed(S): Weinberger
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Description for Jewish Prince in Moslem Spain
Paperback. Contains selected poems of Samuel Ibn Nagrela (993-1056 AD), a Hebrew poet of the 'Golden Age' in Spain. A leading statesman in the kingdom of Granada, he opened up new paths in Hebrew poetry, and his mastery of its metrical intricacies was as consummate as his political and military skill. Editor(s): Weinberger, Leon J. Series: Judaic Studies S. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272.
Of all the Hebrew poets of the 'Golden Age' in Spain, Samuel Ibn Nagrela (993-1056 A.D.) remains perhaps the most fascinating personality. A leading statesman in the kingdom of Granada, he was as successful in court as on the battlefield, maintaining a position of power for several decades while walking a political tightrope. Endowed with great literary talents, he opened up new paths in Hebrew poetry, and his mastery of its metrical intricacies was as consummate as his political and military skill.
Of all the Hebrew poets of the 'Golden Age' in Spain, Samuel Ibn Nagrela (993-1056 A.D.) remains perhaps the most fascinating personality. A leading statesman in the kingdom of Granada, he was as successful in court as on the battlefield, maintaining a position of power for several decades while walking a political tightrope. Endowed with great literary talents, he opened up new paths in Hebrew poetry, and his mastery of its metrical intricacies was as consummate as his political and military skill.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The University of Alabama Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Series
Judaic Studies S.
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Alabama, United States
ISBN
9780817352806
SKU
V9780817352806
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Reviews for Jewish Prince in Moslem Spain
The selection of the poems is good, and the thirteen sections into which the 95 poems are divided reflect the wide range of the poet's interests. Ibn Nagrela's powerful personality and the fascinating revelations of his inner life exert considerable appeal. - Journal of Jewish Studies