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Under the Dome: Walks with Paul Celan by Jean Daive

Under the Dome: Walks with Paul Celan by Jean Daive

Paul Celan (1920–1970) is considered one of Europe’s greatest post-World-War II poets, known for his astonishing experiments in poetic form, expression, and address. Under the Dome is French poet Jean Daive’s haunting memoir of his friendship...

Love in the Blitz by Eileen Alexander

Love in the Blitz by Eileen Alexander

On July 17th 1939, Eileen Alexander, a bright young woman recently graduated from Girton College, Cambridge, begins a brilliant correspondence with fellow Cambridge student Gershon Ellenbogen that lasts five years and spans many hundreds...

Justice: Maccabees & Pharisees by Judy Petsonk

Justice: Maccabees & Pharisees by Judy Petsonk

Murder, mayhem and mockery of Jewish traditions result when the descendants of the Maccabees declare themselves kings as well as high priests of Judea. The Pharisee movement arises to oppose the corrupt kings. But...