Paul Celan: Selected Poems
Paul Celan: Selected Poems by Paul Celan is a revised edition published by Penguin Books Ltd on March 29, 1990. This collection showcases the work of one of the major twentieth-century European poets, highlighting his exceptional linguistic brilliance and intensity. The poems draw deeply from Celan’s personal experiences, particularly his reflections on the war years and the profound loss of his parents in the death camps.
Readers will find in this volume a poignant exploration of the human experience, as Celan seeks to convey not only the feelings associated with trauma but also a deeper understanding of living through such experiences. The collection encompasses themes of literature and poetry, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of existence and memory. With 352 pages, this edition presents a significant contribution to the field of poetry, reflecting Celan’s unique voice and perspective.
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One of the major twentieth-century European poets, Paul Celan wrote poetry of exceptional linguistic brilliance and intensity drawn from his experiences, particularly of the war years and the loss of his parents in the death camps. In his verse he sought to express ‘not only what the experience felt like, but also a sense of living, with comprehension, inside the experience’. WINNER OF THE FIRST EUROPEAN TRANSLATION PRIZE
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