Tradition and Fantasy in the Tales of Reb Nahman of Bratslav
One of the most radically innovative of Hasidic masters, Reb Nahman of Bratslav transformed images and concepts basic to Jewish thought into new and compelling forms. Tradition and Fantasy in the Tales of Reb Nahman of Bratslav uses comparative literary criticism, a range of Hasidic commentary, and original exegesis of the source texts to bring the complex artistry of Reb Nahman's thought to light making it accessible to a wider audience.
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One of the most radically innovative of Hasidic masters, Reb Nahman of Bratslav transformed images and concepts basic to Jewish thought into new and compelling forms. Tradition and Fantasy in the Tales of Reb Nahman of Bratslav uses comparative literary criticism, a range of Hasidic commentary, and original exegesis of the source texts to bring the complex artistry of Reb Nahman's thought to light making it accessible to a wider audience. Booknews Argues that the 13 stories of Reb Nahman (1772-1810), the founder of the Bratslav Hasidic movement, are at once deeply rooted in the moral traditions of Judaism and excellent examples of modern fantasy writing. Applying critical literary analysis to the tales, the author examines such issues as: mythopoeia, metamorphosis, and the interface between what is called "reality" and other dimensions; Nahman's spiritual and cultural contexts; the central role of narrative in his teaching; the notion of text as symbolic representation, and the impact of Western European Romantic thinkers on Nahman's oeuvre. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
\ BooknewsArgues that the 13 stories of Reb Nahman (1772-1810), the founder of the Bratslav Hasidic movement, are at once deeply rooted in the moral traditions of Judaism and excellent examples of modern fantasy writing. Applying critical literary analysis to the tales, the author examines such issues as: mythopoeia, metamorphosis, and the interface between what is called "reality" and other dimensions; Nahman's spiritual and cultural contexts; the central role of narrative in his teaching; the notion of text as symbolic representation, and the impact of Western European Romantic thinkers on Nahman's oeuvre. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \
