Alter, Robert. <br/><br/>
The world of biblical literature / 
Robert Alter. 
 - United States of America :  Basic Books,  c1992. 
 - xii, 225 pages ;  22 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes bibliographical references (pages [211]-217) and index. 
<br/><br/>A peculiar literature -- Biblical imperatives and literary play -- The literary character of the Bible -- Narrative specification and the power of the literal -- Allusion and literary expression -- Literary criticism and the problem of commentary -- The quest for the author -- The medium of poetry -- Scripture and culture. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780465092550 0465092551 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>91055462 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Bible as literature.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BS535  / .A57 1992 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>809/.93522