Selected Poems and Prose
Selected Poems and Prose by Gottfried Benn, published by FyfieldBooks in 2013, presents a comprehensive collection of the author’s work, spanning 474 pages. This edition features selections that highlight Benn’s significant contributions to 20th-century German poetry, showcasing his early graphic depictions of human suffering alongside themes of isolation and fragmentation in a nihilistic world. Translator David Paisey organizes the selections chronologically, allowing readers to trace the evolution of Benn’s artistic and philosophical perspectives.
Readers will find a blend of verse and prose that reflects the complexities of Benn’s oeuvre, as well as an important biographical introduction that addresses his controversial relationship with the Nazi regime. The book delves into literary criticism and offers insights into European and German poetry, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of art, politics, and human experience. This edition serves as a significant exploration of Benn’s work, inviting readers to engage with the profound themes that permeate his writing.
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These selections from the esteemed career of Gottfried Benn–one of the most significant German poets of the 20th century–showcase his early, shockingly graphic depictions of human suffering and degradation, as well as the isolation and fragmentation of the human being adrift in a nihilistic world found in his later work. Translator David Paisey presents two selections, of verse and prose respectively, from Benn’s large oeuvre, which are ordered chronologically to enable readers to perceive the developments of Benn’s art and thought. In an important biographical introduction, Paisey tackles the difficult question of Benn’s compliance with the Nazi regime and its impact on his life and work.
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