Hebrew Literature
Hebrew literature has a very long history, extending from biblical times to the present day. These links present an introduction including information about classical authors (who wrote in Hebrew although they did not necessarily live in Israel) and contemporary Israeli authors.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A longer article giving general information about Hebrew Literature. (Note: Many of the links shown are incorrectly linked.)
A longer article giving general information about Hebrew Literature. (Note: Many of the links shown are incorrectly linked.)
"A Letter Upon the Garden, In Purple and Blue"
Poem by the medieval poet Solomon Ibn Gabirol, with English translation and commentary. The poem is shown in Hebrew but may be viewed without Hebrew fonts.
Poem by the medieval poet Solomon Ibn Gabirol, with English translation and commentary. The poem is shown in Hebrew but may be viewed without Hebrew fonts.
"A Pinch of Snuff"
Excerpt from a short story by I.L. Peretz, in English translation.
Excerpt from a short story by I.L. Peretz, in English translation.
"A Whole Loaf"
Excerpt from a short story by S. Y. Agnon, in English translation with commentary.
Excerpt from a short story by S. Y. Agnon, in English translation with commentary.
"I Dreamed a Dream"
Poem by Yehuda Amichai, with English translation and commentary. The poem is also shown in Hebrew but can be read without Hebrew fonts.
Poem by Yehuda Amichai, with English translation and commentary. The poem is also shown in Hebrew but can be read without Hebrew fonts.
"On One Stone"
Short story by S.Y. Agnon, in English translation with commentary. Illustrated.
Short story by S.Y. Agnon, in English translation with commentary. Illustrated.
"Sarah Was a Woman"
A modern poem by Edna Aphek, illustrated, in English translation.
A modern poem by Edna Aphek, illustrated, in English translation.
"See How Horses Streak Through The Sea"
A 15th century Hebrew poem, illustrated, translated into English by the poet T. Carmi.
A 15th century Hebrew poem, illustrated, translated into English by the poet T. Carmi.
"The Fable of the Goat Whose Milk Tasted of Eden"
Short story by S.Y. Agnon, in English translation.
Short story by S.Y. Agnon, in English translation.
"The Kingly Crown"
Poem by the medieval poet Solomon Ibn Gabirol, in English translation with commentary, beautifully illustrated.
Poem by the medieval poet Solomon Ibn Gabirol, in English translation with commentary, beautifully illustrated.
"The Man Who Stepped Out Of His Shoes"
Poem by Uri Zvi Greenberg, illustrated, translated into English by the poet T. Carmi.
Poem by Uri Zvi Greenberg, illustrated, translated into English by the poet T. Carmi.
"The Tale of the Scribe"
A short story by S.Y. Agnon, in English translation with commentary.
A short story by S.Y. Agnon, in English translation with commentary.