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Modern Hebrew Literature Made into Films
Lev Hakak
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Description for Modern Hebrew Literature Made into Films
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
This book analyzes seven important works in the field of Modern Hebrew fiction that were translated to English and adapted into films. The author presents a brief history of Modern Hebrew literature, and a brief survey of Israeli cinema and of the adaptation of Israeli prose fiction into films. The chapters include a presentation of the literary world of the author whose work is studied and an itemization of his literary works in English translations. At the end of each chapter there is a discussion of the cinematic adaptation of the literary work studied in that chapter followed by a ... Read more
This book analyzes seven important works in the field of Modern Hebrew fiction that were translated to English and adapted into films. The author presents a brief history of Modern Hebrew literature, and a brief survey of Israeli cinema and of the adaptation of Israeli prose fiction into films. The chapters include a presentation of the literary world of the author whose work is studied and an itemization of his literary works in English translations. At the end of each chapter there is a discussion of the cinematic adaptation of the literary work studied in that chapter followed by a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761819844
SKU
V9780761819844
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About Lev Hakak
Lev Hakak is Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles.
Reviews for Modern Hebrew Literature Made into Films
Hakak provides a very useful and illuminating analysis of the material, primarily as an examination of Israeli culture and society. He does a fine job showing the relationship between the literary material, in both the narrative and film versions, and the social issues at the center of Israeli life.
Hebrew Higher Education
Hebrew Higher Education