The Song of Songs: The World's First Great Love Poem (Modern Library Classics)
by Stephen Mitchell, Robert Alter, Ariel Bloch, Chana Bloch
The Song of Songs, the world's first great love poem, is presented in this Modern Library Classics edition with translations by Stephen Mitchell, Robert Alter, Ariel Bloch, and Chana Bloch. This ancient biblical text vividly portrays the passion and beauty of human love through its poetic verses and intimate dialogues, offering timeless insights into desire and connection.
About This Book
The Song of Songs is an ancient biblical text renowned as the world's first great love poem. It appears in the Hebrew Bible and is attributed to King Solomon, though its authorship remains a subject of scholarly debate.
This edition from Modern Library Classics presents the poem through the translations of Stephen Mitchell, Robert Alter, Ariel Bloch, and Chana Bloch. Their collaborative work aims to capture the original's lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
The poem explores themes of desire, intimacy, and the ecstasy of love through vivid imagery and dialogue between lovers. Its structure blends song-like verses with dramatic exchanges, making it a cornerstone of literary and spiritual traditions.
Scholars value The Song of Songs for its influence on poetry, mysticism, and interpretations of divine and human love across cultures. This accessible edition invites readers to engage with its enduring power.
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