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Breathturn Into Timestead: The Collected Later Poetry: A Bilingual Edition
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2015 National Translation Award Winner In Poetrypaul Celan, One Of The Greatest Germanlanguage Poets Of The Twentieth Century, Created An Oeuvre That Stands As Testimony To The Horrors Of His Times And As An Attempt To Chart A Topography For A New, Uncontaminated Language And World. Breathturn Into Timestead: The Collected Later Poetry Gathers The Five Final Volumes Of His Life'S Work In A Bilingual Edition, Translated And With Commentary By The Awardwinning Poet And Translator Pierre Joris.This Collection Displays A Mature Writer At The Height Of His Talents, Following What Celan Himself Called The Turn (Wende) Of His Work Away From The Lush, Surreal Metaphors Of His Earlier Verse. Given The Sinister Events In Its Memory, Celan Believed That The Language Of Poetry Had To Become More Sober, More Factual . . . Grayer.' Abandoning The More Sumptuous Music Of The First Books, He Pared Down His Compositions To Increase The Accuracy Of The Language That Now Does Not Transfigure Or Render Poetical'; It Names, It Posits, It Tries To Measure The Area Of The Given And The Possible. In His Need For An Inhabitable Postholocaust World, Celan Saw That Reality Is Not Simply There; It Must Be Searched For And Won.Breathturn Into Timestead Reveals A Poet Undergoing A Profound Artistic Reinvention. The Work Is That Of A Witness And A Visionary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary theme of 'Breathturn into Timestead'? A: The primary theme of 'Breathturn into Timestead' revolves around the aftermath of trauma, particularly post-Holocaust experiences. It showcases Paul Celan's attempt to redefine language and poetry in the face of historical horrors.
- Q: Who is the author of this bilingual edition? A: The author of 'Breathturn into Timestead: The Collected Later Poetry' is Paul Celan, a renowned German-language poet known for his profound and impactful works.
- Q: What does 'bilingual edition' mean in this context? A: A bilingual edition means that the book presents the original German text alongside the English translation, allowing readers to appreciate the nuances of both languages.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 736 pages, offering a comprehensive collection of Paul Celan's later poetry.
- Q: When was 'Breathturn into Timestead' published? A: This bilingual edition was published on December 2, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: Who translated this edition of the poetry collection? A: The bilingual edition was translated and annotated by Pierre Joris, an award-winning poet and translator.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Breathturn into Timestead'? A: The title reflects the transformative nature of Celan's later poetry, symbolizing a shift in perspective and the search for meaning in a changed world.
- Q: Is there any commentary included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes commentary by Pierre Joris, providing insights into Celan's work and the context surrounding his poetry.
- Q: What can readers expect from the themes explored in this collection? A: Readers can expect themes of loss, memory, identity, and the struggle for language to convey profound experiences, reflecting Celan's artistic reinvention.