"At the Outset of the day": Mystical aspects of clothing and books in the work of S. Y. Agnon

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Abstract

The story "At the Outset of the Day" by S. Y. Agnon is short, but contains many meanings. It is a story about a father whose daughter's dress burns to ashes, and who throughout the story attempts, unsuccessfully, to cover her nakedness. As the article shows, the story can be defined as symbolic, with a connotative level open to interpretation as well as biblical foundations and symbols that express its hidden level.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)155-170
Number of pages16
JournalScripta Judaica Cracoviensia
Volume14
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

Keywords

  • "At the Outset of the Day"
  • Bible
  • S. Y. Agnon

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