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Selected Translations

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Selected Translations offers a rich collection of poems translated from Eastern European poets, some of whom are little-known, alongside celebrated Western poets such as Rilke, Lorca, and Christian Morgenstern. This anthology showcases a diverse range of voices and styles, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the poetic traditions of different cultures.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Translations of little-known Eastern European poets as well as Western favorites like Rilke, Lorca, and Christian Morgenstern.

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Selected Translations offers readers a unique collection of poetry translated from both Eastern European poets and renowned Western favourites such as Rilke, Lorca, and Christian Morgenstern.

This volume highlights works of lesser-known poets, providing a diverse spectrum of voices and styles that span across different cultures and eras.

Series: New American Translations

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781880238608

Publisher: BOA Editions, Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: BOA Editions, Limited

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by W.D. Snodgrass

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 140

About the Author

W. D. Snodgrass is author of over twenty books of poetry, two books of literary criticism, and six volumes of translation. Honors include an Ingram Merrill Foundation award, Harold Morton Landon Translation Award, and fellowships from The Academy of American Poets, Ford Foundation, Guggenheim Foundation, and National Endownment for the Arts. He retired from teaching in 1994.

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