Following the same tradition as Dante, the forty poems of this work represent the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Concentrating on the struggle to reach the 'promised land', author Alda Merini recalls the tales of Moses at Mount Sinai, the Israelites' 40 years in the desert, and Jesus' fast in the wilderness. This narrative uniquely intertwines religious histories with clues to the author's own search for the laws or powers that rule her movements and vision.
| ISBN: | 9781550711493 |
| Publication date: | 1st April 2002 |
| Author: | Alda Merini |
| Publisher: | Guernica Editions |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 57 pages |
| Series: | Essential Poets Series |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 Literary studies: poetry and poets |
Following the same tradition as Dante, the forty poems of this work represent the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Concentrating on the struggle to reach the 'promised land', author Alda Merini recalls the tales of Moses at Mount Sinai, the Israelites' 40 years in the desert, and Jesus' fast in the wilderness.
The Holy Land features in the following genres: Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Literary studies: poetry and poets
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The Holy Land was written by Alda Merini and published by Guernica Editions
The Holy Land has 57 pages
Yes it is part of Essential Poets Series series