Celan, Paul
Selected Poems (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140189209
- author:
- Celan, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Paul Celan's Selected Poems is a powerful collection of verse that explores the complexities of human experience. Written in exceptional linguistic brilliance and intensity, these poems delve into the depths of loss, trauma, and the search for meaning.
Celan's poetry is characterized by its unflinching honesty and its quest to express not only what experiences feel like but also a sense of living within them. This collection offers a unique insight into the poet's inner world, shaped by his experiences during the war years and the loss of his parents in the death camps.
Translated from German, this edition showcases Celan's work in English for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the poet's international recognition. With its concise and evocative language, Selected Poems is a compelling read for anyone interested in modern European poetry and the human condition.
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