Modern Hebrew Literature Made into Films
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- ISBN 9780761819844
- Weight: 440g
- Dimensions: 156 x 237mm
- Publication Date: 12 Sep 2001
- Publisher: University Press of America
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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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 bibliography.
Lev Hakak is Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles.
