SELECTED VERSES MOSHE IBN EZRA - COLLECTIVE WORK

Discover the poetry of the golden age of Al-Andalus in this volume dedicated to the work of Moshe Ibn Ezra, one of the most esteemed liturgical poets. His verses, full of refinement and deep reflection, transport us to the times of cultural flourishing of the Iberian Peninsula under Muslim rule. The volume contains a wide selection of poems presented through the theoretical considerations of Ibn Ezra, in the beautiful and respectful translations of Barbara Gryczan.

• Treasures of Literature of the Golden Age in Al-Andalus
• Lyrical work of one of the most esteemed liturgical poets
• Theoretical considerations of Ibn Ezra
• Beautiful and respectful translations of the refined principles of poetic art
• The author's biography reflects the highs and lows of the golden age
• Virtuoso courtly lyrics honoring the principles of Arabic and Hebrew poetics
• Moving elegies and lamentations from the time of exile

The life of Moshe Ibn Ezra is a story of successes and disappointments. The first half of his life, marked by prosperity and intellectual flights in Granada, is reflected in the virtuoso courtly lyrics. The second half, spent in exile, was filled with longing and bitterness. During this time, elegies and lamentations were created, in which Al-Andalus became a mythical, lost paradise. The poet found solace only in prayer, and the result of his spiritual search are wonderful liturgical works that have been permanently included in Sephardic prayer books.

Ibn Ezra boldly combined the rigorous requirements of Arabic meter with the Hebrew tradition of religious poetry, introducing fully strophic and syllabotonic works of extraordinary expressiveness into the synagogue. His work is an excellent testimony of that time in all its complexity. The presented volume shows a cross-section of the work of a poet who is a master of artful form and deep personal reflection.

We invite you to read this exceptional volume, which transports us to the world of poetry of the golden age of Al-Andalus. Get to know the work of Moshe Ibn Ezra, whose voice is an excellent testimony of that time in all its complexity. Discover the beauty and depth of his poems, which have been permanently inscribed in the history of Hebrew literature.

Austeria Publishing presents this exceptional volume in the series Treasures of Literature of the Golden Age in Al-Andalus. The volume contains 320 pages, paperback. Year of publication: 2025.