"All books by Robert Alter"
Genesis: Translation and Commentary
Paperback, 1998
"[Here is] the Genesis for our generation and beyond."—Robert Fagles
The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel
Paperback, 2000
"A masterpiece of contemporary Bible translation and commentary."—Los Angeles Times Book Review, Best Books of 1999
The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary
Hardback, 2010
A magnificent new volume in Robert Alter’s award-winning, landmark translation of and commentary on the Hebrew Bible.
The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary
Paperback, 2009
One of Newsweek’s Best Books of the Year and winner of the Robert Kirsch Award for Lifetime Achievement.
The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary
Paperback, 2011
First time in paperback: “One of the most ambitious literary projects of this or any age.”—Adam Kirsch, New Republic
The Pleasures of Reading: In an Ideological Age
Paperback, 1996
“A book that ought to be placed in the hands of any person who shows the slightest interest in serious reading or in hearing a good, practical defense of high culture.” —Wall Street Journal
The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary
Paperback, 2008
"A modern classic....Thrilling and constantly illuminating."—Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World
Ancient Israel: The Former Prophets: Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings: A Translation with Commentary
Paperback, 2014
Robert Alter’s award-winning translation of the Hebrew Bible continues with the stirring narrative of Israel’s ancient history.
Strong As Death Is Love: The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel, A Translation with Commentary
Hardback, 2015
An award-winning translation brings new immediacy to these beloved books of the Bible. Read them for the first time, again.
Strong As Death Is Love: The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel, A Translation with Commentary
Paperback, 2016
An award-winning translation brings new immediacy to these beloved books of the Bible. Read them for the first time, again.