Strong As Death Is Love - The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel, A Translation with Commentary (Paperback)

These five late biblical books offer readers a range of pleasures not usually associated with the Bible. They are artful, entertaining literary works-innovative, even startling. Women often stand centre stage. The Song of Songs, a celebration of young love, frankly sensuous, with no reference to God, offers some of the most beautiful love poems of the ancient world. The story of Esther's shrewd triumph is a secular entertainment that mixes farce with sly sexual comedy. The character of Ruth embodies the virtues of loyalty, love and charity in a harmonious world. Enigma replaces harmony in Daniel, whose feverish dreams envision the end of time. And the traditions of prophecy are recast in the tale of a fish that swallows Jonah. Alter's translation restores the original power of these popular books.

General

Imprint:	W W Norton & Co Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2016
Translators:	Robert Alter
Dimensions:	211 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	234
ISBN-13:	978-0-393-35225-2
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-393-35225-0
Barcode:	9780393352252

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