Bonnefoy, Yves
Poems: Volume I
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784100759
- author:
- Bonnefoy, Yves
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Fyfield Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, Continental European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Yves Bonnefoy's Poems offer a profound and evolving body of work, spanning seven decades. From his early surrealist poetry to his later prose, Bonnefoy's writing is marked by depth and richness. This selection of poems was carefully curated in collaboration with the poet himself, providing insight into his unique voice and style. The introduction by John Naughton offers a significant assessment of Bonnefoy's importance in French literature, while the translations by Anthony Rudolf, John Naughton, and Stephen Romer bring his work to life for English-speaking readers. With contributions from esteemed translators and poets, this volume presents a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of Bonnefoy's oeuvre.