Pilosity, Prejudice, and Passion in The Tale of Old Bearded Achbor by Yaakov ben El'azar of Toledo

This book presents an annotated translation alongside a multifaceted analysis exploring beard symbolism, interpretations of moralistic discourses, investigations of cultural assimilation and derogatory imagery, and offers insightful close readings, shedding new light on this intriguing text and its broader cultural context.

Author: Tovi Bibring
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 05/22/2025
Series: Studies in Medieval Literature
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.2lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9781666949315