The Dream Of The Poem: Hebrew Poetry From Musli... Apr 2026

“It brings to life a world we have long yearned to share more eloquently with those who could not read it for themselves.” Princeton University Press

: The book traces the "Golden Age" of Spanish Jewry through 400 poems by 54 poets, including giants like Shmu’el HaNagid and Yehuda HaLevi. The Dream of the Poem: Hebrew Poetry from Musli...

Reviewers often highlight the book's ability to transport readers to a different era: “It brings to life a world we have

For those wanting to compare the translations, the Princeton University Press website also provides the original Hebrew texts online. The Dream of the Poem - Princeton University Press Through biographical introductions

: More than an anthology, it’s a history of a community. Through biographical introductions, Cole shows the Jewish community’s shift from high power under Muslim rule to increasing alienation and eventual expulsion under Christian rule. Community Perspectives

This 576-page annotated paperback is part of the Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation from Princeton University Press . $38.53 $28.49 (In Stock) DiscountMags : $35.00 (In Stock)