So Many Things are Yours

Kosman's second volume of poetry in English explores Jewish texts, sexuality, and human vulnerability, addressing big questions about love, hate, desire, violence, and transgression.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2024
Publisher: Zephyr Press

The poet and Talmud scholar delves into the intricate tapestry of Jewish texts, sexuality, and human vulnerability through a rich and evocative collection of poems. With a profound sense of wonder, sadness, sensuality, and humor, Kosman's poetry explores the depths of human experience, offering a profound exploration of the human condition. In his second volume in English, Kosman expands his poetic horizons, intertwining Jewish texts, including the Bible, Talmud, and midrash, with a diverse range of subjects. From the physicality of bodies to the desires of the flesh, from military adventures to the mundane realities of a refrigerator, Kosman's poems seamlessly weave together a tapestry of emotions and ideas. Within these pages, demons and fantasy dance alongside politics, God, and the profound questions that religion seeks to answer. While these poems may not adhere to conventional religious conventions, they nonetheless point to the core existential inquiries that religion grapples with: love, hate, desire, violence, transgression, and disappointment. Kosman's poetic voice is a unique blend of intellect, spirituality, and raw emotion, as he skillfully weaves together complex themes and imagery to create a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. Through his words, readers are invited to reflect on the intricacies of our lives, the complexities of our faith, and the profound mysteries that lie at the heart of our existence.

Weight: 190g
Dimension: 203 x 153 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781938890918
Edition number: Bilingual ed