The Thirteenth Hour

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By Rivka Basman Ben HaimTranslated by Zelda Kahan NewmanMayapple PressPublished in 2016 94 pages, 6 x 9 inPaperback Rivka Basman Ben Haim’s poems are witty and wise. Lyrical and pe rsonal, their length belies their depth. Rarely more than a page long, the poems often pack a punch. They are thought-provoking even as they sing. As a young teenager, the poet witnessed the Nazi destruction of her Jewish world. She tells the reader about this loss often, but never directly. This book presents the original Yiddish poems with their English translation on the facing page. Please note this book has limited availability. Items ship in 3-5 business days. Show more