Name: the book of job
SKU: 1542789
Price: 24.41 EUR
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Author: Stephen Mitchell
ISBN: 9780060969592

Type

Physical Book

Author

Stephen Mitchell

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Language

English

Pages

176

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.5x12.6x1.2 cm

Weight

0.15 kg.

ISBN

0060969598

ISBN13

9780060969592

Synopsis "the book of job"

"If Mr. Mitchell gives an eloquent account of the effects of Job's poetry in his introduction, in the translation itself he does even better: he makes those effects come alive. Writing with three insistent beats to the line, and hammering home a succession of boldly defined images, he achieves a rare degree of vehemence and concentration." -- John Cross, New York TimesThe Book of Job pulses with moral energy, outrage, and spiritual insight; it is nothing less than human suffering and the transcendence of it.Now, The Book of Job has been translated into English by the eminent translator and scholar Stephen Mitchell, whose versions of Rilke, Israeli poetry, and the Tao Te Ching have been widely praised. This is the first time ever that the Hebrew verse of Job has been translated into verse in any language, ancient or modern, and the result is a triumph.

Stephen Mitchell

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Stephen Mitchell is an American writer, translator, and poet noted for his ability to adapt classic texts into accessible, contemporary language. Throughout his career, he has worked in genres such as poetry, philosophy, and spirituality. One of his most famous works is Loving What Is (2002), co-written with Byron Katie, a book that explores self-awareness and personal acceptance.

Mitchell is also recognized for his translations of fundamental texts like the Tao Te Ching (1988) and the Book of Job (1987), which have been praised for their poetic sensitivity and fidelity to the original spirit. His work combines literary depth and clarity, bringing readers closer to texts of great spiritual and philosophical relevance.

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