Stephen Spender
Stephen Spender's Jewish Roots
Though he was only one-quarter Jewish, poet Stephen Spender’s affinity for Jewish culture is affirmed in his newly published journals.
The Consolations of Samuel Menashe
Each Thursday, The Arty Semite features excerpts and reviews of the best contemporary Jewish poetry. This week, Rodger Kamenetz introduces the poetry of Samuel Menashe. This piece originally appeared on December 5, 2003, as part of the Forward’s Psalm 151 series. It is being published here online for the first time.