Within the Song to Live

The poems of Natan Yonatan are presented in this exclusive bilingual Hebrew-English edition. One of Israel's most prominent contemporary poets, Yonatan authored some thirty books during his lifetime. Countless copies of his works have been sold in Israel.

Natan Yonatan's poetry is rooted in ancient sources and is open to the winds of change. His poetry is uniquely multi-layered and colorful, very Israeli in its picturesque language and universal in its philosophical and poetic perception. It is read, sung and quoted in Israel during celebrations and memorials, in times of joy and sorrow, enjoying an incomparable popularity.

Its characteristic inner melody has attracted world-renowned composers, who have turned many of his poems into popular folk songs, sung by all, serving as an original expression of the culture and survival of Israel and Israeli society. Natan Yonatan's poems have also penetrated the books of prayer in synagogues worldwide.

A CD with a selection of songs based on his poems accompanies this edition.