Judaic Lore in Heine: The Heritage of a Poet by Israel Tabak
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Judaic Lore in Heine: The Heritage of a Poet by Israel Tabak, published in 1948. Signed by the author on the front endsheet. A scholarly study examining the Jewish cultural and religious influences present in the writings of the German poet Heinrich Heine, exploring how Judaic tradition, folklore, and religious symbolism shaped his literary voice and imagery. Tabak analyzes the poet’s background and intellectual heritage while tracing references to Jewish beliefs, customs, and narrative traditions throughout his work. Sections include Heine’s Jewish Background, Figures of Speech, His Knowledge as Reflected in His Work, Folklore and Folkways, Legend and Belief, Ritual and Observance, and related discussions of Judaic themes in Heine’s poetry and prose.
