Edited by one of the world's best known Jewish leaders, this book collects the best poetry, fiction, and essays from the brightest international authors on Jewish culture, identity and spirituality. Includes contributions by Joseph Lieberman, William Safire, Phillip Roth, and Naomi Wolf.
Jewish culture, identity, and spirituality through the eyes of the brightest and best authors
Best Contemporary Jewish Writing is a treasure trove of short stories, poetry, and essays from such renowned contributors as Naomi Wolf, U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman, William Safire, and Marge Piercy. Dive into this rich arrayof writing and you ll see that the Jewish experience reflects universal themes.
The writers in this collection have something to say to Jews, not only to those struggling with their Jewish identity, and also to the wider world. Whether your main interest is in poetry or politics, spirituality or cultural identity, social healing or individual transformation, you ll find Best Contemporary Jewish Writing to be a collection that inspires, excites, and provokes. It also reflects the diversity of thought, opinion, and sensibility of today s best known Jewish thinkers and writers.
This volume is the first in the much anticipated annual series "Best Jewish Writing."
Product Details
BEST CONTEMP JEWISH WRITING
Format: Paperback
Pages: 464
Product Weight: 1.65 lbs
Editor: Lerner, Michael
Publication Date: 2001-09-07
Language: English
Publisher: JOSSEY BASS
Dewey Decimal Classification: 810.989
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780787959722
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