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Howard Schwartz


Born
in St. Louis, Missouri, The United States
April 21, 1945

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Genre
Poetry, Folklore, Religion


Howard Schwartz is Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He is a prolific writer who has published fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In searching for themes and images for his work in various genres, he has often found his inspiration in biblical, midrashic, and kabbalistic lore. Many of his works retell ancient folktales, reflecting his belief in the importance of passing cultural lore from one generation to the next. His poetry frequently reflects the dreamlike and mysterious elements of Jewish mythology.

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Average rating: 3.98 · 3,059 ratings · 400 reviews · 98 distinct works • Similar authors
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The Diamond Tree: Jewish Ta...
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Before You Were Born
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Gabriel's Palace: Jewish My...
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“A demoness is helpless when held by her hair.”
― Howard Schwartz
tags: demonology, demons, lilith, supernatural
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“Then it is not uncommon for a man to become lost in a single letter, or hear a voice rise up from the silent page.”
― Howard Schwartz
tags: books, magic
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“For the words of a vow are sacred not only among men and the angels, but among the demons as well.”
― Howard Schwartz, Lilith's Cave: Jewish Tales of the Supernatural
tags: demonology, demons, lilith, supernatural
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