Israel poetry & literature

 

Hebrew Book Week sparks controversy

Annual book fair is perceived by some as a 'celebration of books,' but others believe it hurts authors and publishers by turning books into commodity judged primarily by its price ...Full Story by www.ynetnews.com
15/06/2009

New book questions Israel's survival

Jerusalem-based journalist Aaron Klein releases new book titled, 'The Late, Great State of Israel', in which he asserts that Israel's policy is leading the country to its demise ...Full Story by www.ynetnews.com
27/04/2009

Lebanese journal spotlights Israeli anti-war publication

Influential literary journal 'Alghaoon' dedicates cover story to anthology protesting Gaza operation published in Israel in January ...Full Story by www.ynetnews.com
16/02/2009

Different look at the Shoah

Jonathan Krumecadyk’s Sick’s Million a fascinating, unsettling novel that raises tough questions ... Full Story by www.ynetnews.com
26/12/2008

'Murakami mustn't accept Jerusalem Prize'

In open letter to popular author, Palestine Forum Japan writes, 'We ask you to seriously consider social, political significance of receiving award from Jerusalem mayor after Israel has just taken more than 1300 precious lives in Gaza' ...Full Story by www.ynetnews.com
13/02/2009

Amos Oz is most translated Israeli author

Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature presents list of top 10 writers in terms of number of languages their works were translated into. Amos Oz comes in first with 36 different languages to his name ...Full Story by www.ynetnews.com
10/02/2009

Researcher: Bialik didn't hate Sephardim

Long-held notion that national poet hated eastern Jews stems from statements wrongly attributed to him, say researchers ...Full Story by www.ynetnews.com
25/01/2009
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