Tradition and Fantasy in the Tales of Reb Nahman of Bratslav

• Author(s): Ora Wiskind-Elper,
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Pages: 310
• ISBN_10: 1438424280
  ISBN_13: 9781438424286
  
• Language: en
• Categories: History / Jewish ,

Description:... 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.