Birth: An Anthology Of Ancient Texts, Songs, Prayers, And Stories

by David Meltzer (Compiler)

Looks at the impact of birth on civilization and offers a selection of folklore about conception, pregnancy, birth, creation, naming, and baptism

247 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1981

About the author

David Meltzer was a poet associated with both the Beat Generation and the San Francisco Renaissance. A pioneer of jazz poetry readings, Meltzer also formed a psychedelic folk-rock group. He performed with the music and poetry review, "Rockpile." He edited many anthologies, including San Francisco Beat: Talking with the Poets (City Lights, 2001), and published 11 erotic novels. He taught for many years in the poetics program at New College of California.

Reviews

[Dalia Maya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the book interesting. Its interesting to find out how all over the world myths add on into the other to celebrate the awesomeness of the birth.