Book Summary
Focusing on the evolution of early female archetypes and prototypes, Nehama Aschkenasy uncovers the ancient roots of modern female characters and traces the changing cultural perceptions of women in Hebraic letters. This text draws on the vast body of Hebraic literature, as well as including discussions of Biblical narratives, Midrashic sources, Hasidic tales, and modern Hebrew works to explore the historical spectrum and metamorphosis that the female figure has experienced in her literary odyssey.
Book Details
Book Name | Eve's Journey: Feminine Images In Hebraic Literary Tradition |
Author | Nehama Aschkenasy |
Publisher | Wayne State University Press (Feb 1995) |
ISBN | 9780814325537 |
Pages | 286 |
Language | English |
Price | 1500 |