Moon Is Almost Full - Paperback

by Chana Bloch (Author)

Chana Bloch's The Moon is Almost Full focuses frankly and tenderly on the themes of aging and death.

In her final collection, Bloch doesn't shy away from the dark places, but she is a trustworthy guide. These remarkable poems remind the reader to take joy where we can find it and relish the everyday. Bloch's clear and direct voice makes her poems accessible favorites for all readers. For anyone interested in poetry dealing with aging, cancer, family relationships, and Judaism.

Author Biography

Chana Bloch (1940-2017) was a poet, translator, scholar, and teacher. During her lifetime she authored six books of poems and six books of translations of Hebrew poetry both ancient and contemporary. She also authored a critical study on George Herbert. Bloch was professor emerita of English literature and creative writing at Mills College, where she directed the creative writing program.