THE DEATH OF RASCHI. [Aaron Ben Mier "loquitur.

The poem explores the theme of mortality and the fleeting nature of human life. It describes a person's death and how it affects those left behind, highlighting the impermanence of human existence. The tone is melancholic and introspective, with a focus on the emotional impact of loss.

By Emma Lazarus · First published 1887 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Tragedy, Religious Literature · 1,400 words

First lines

If I remember Raschi? An I live, / Grandson, to bless thy grandchild, I'll forget / Never that youth and what he did for Prague. / Aye, aye, I know! he slurred a certain verse / In such and such a prayer; omitted quite / To stand erect there where the ritual / Commands us rise and bow towards the East; / Therefore, the ingrates brand him heterodox, / Neglect his memory whose virtue saved / Each knave of us alive. Not I forget, / No more does God, who wrought a miracle / For his dear sake. The Passover was here. / Raschi, just wedded with the fair Rebekah, / Bode but the lapsing of the holy week / For homeward journey with his bride to France.

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, focusing on the life and death of a Jewish figure, Raschi, and reflects the cultural and social dynamics of the time.
• Tragedy — The plot centers around the tragic murder of Raschi and the subsequent grief of his wife, Rebekah, embodying themes of loss and despair.
• Religious Literature — The work incorporates significant religious themes, including Jewish rituals and beliefs, particularly surrounding Passover and the concept of miracles.
• Poetry — The writing style is lyrical and employs poetic devices, enhancing the emotional depth and aesthetic quality of the narrative.

Tags

Jewish literature · 19th century poetry · Mourning · Death · Rabbinic tradition · Talmudic studies · Hebrew language · Biblical allusions · Religious themes · Historical figures · Biographical inspiration · Elegy

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THE DEATH OF RASCHI. [Aaron Ben Mier "loquitur. "] is listed on Textopian as a poem by Emma Lazarus, dated 1887 CE.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Emma Lazarus
• Date: 1887 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Tragedy, Religious Literature, Poetry, Romance
• Length: 1,400 words
• Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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