La Renaissance Italienne Dans les Rues du Ghetto : L'oeuvre Poétique Yiddish d'Élia Lévita (1469-1549).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bikard, Arnaud.

Series:

Mediterranean Nexus 1100-1700

Mediterranean Nexus 1100-1700 ; v.6

Language:

French

Subjects (All):

Yiddish literature--History and criticism.

Yiddish literature.

Yiddish philology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (924 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

La Renaissance Italienne Dans les Rues du Ghetto

Place of Publication:

Turnhout, Belgium : Brepols Publishers, 2020.

Summary:

This book explores the multifaceted works and legacy of Élia Lévita (1469–1549), a Jewish poet, linguist, and intellectual of the Italian Renaissance. It delves into his contributions to Yiddish literature, including narrative poetry and satirical writings, and examines his integration into Renaissance cultural and literary movements. The book investigates Lévita's dual identity as a scholar of Hebrew and Yiddish, his stylistic evolution, and his engagement with themes of chivalry, satire, and biblical traditions. Additionally, it contextualizes his works within broader Jewish participation in the Renaissance and the intersections of language, culture, and identity. Intended for scholars and readers interested in Renaissance studies, Jewish literature, and linguistic history, the book provides critical analysis and historical insight into the cultural dynamics of the period. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

2-503-56975-7

OCLC:

1163371683