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Paul Celan: Poet, Survivor, Jew (Yale Nota Bene)
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Paul Celan, Europe'S Most Compelling Postwar Poet, Was A Germanspeaking, East European Jew. His Writing Exposes And Illumines The Wounds That Nazi Destructiveness Left On Language. John Felstiner'S Sensitive And Accessible Book Is The First Critical Biography Of Celan In Any Language. It Offers New Translations Of Wellknown And Littleknown Poemsincluding A Chapter On Celan'S Famous DeathfuguePlus His Speeches, Prose Fiction, And Letters. The Book Also Presents Hitherto Unpublished Photos Of The Poet And His Circle.Drawing On Interviews With Celan'S Family And Friends And His Personal Library In Normandy And Paris, As Well As Voluminous German Commentary, Felstiner Tells The Poet'S Gripping Story: His Birth In 1920 In Romania, The Overnight Loss Of His Parents In A Nazi Deportation, His Experience Of Forced Labor And Soviet Occupation During The War, And Then His Difficult Exile In Paris. The Life'S Work Of Paul Celan Emerges Through Readings Of His Poems Within Their Personal And Historical Matrix. At The Same Time, Felstiner Finds Fresh Insights By Opening Up The Very Process Of Translating Celan'S Poems.To Present This Poetry And The Strain Of Jewishness It Displays, Felstiner Uncovers Celan'S Sources In The Bible And Judaic Mysticism, His Affinities With Kafka, Heine, Hlderlin, Rilke, And Nelly Sachs, His Fascination With Heidegger And Buber, His Piercing Translations Of Shakespeare, Dickinson, Mandelshtam, Apollinaire. First And Last, Felstiner Explores The Achievement Of A Poet Surviving In His Mother Tongue, The German Language That Had Passed, Celan Said, Through The Thousand Darknesses Of Deathbringing Speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Paul Celan: Poet, Survivor, Jew'? A: The book primarily focuses on the life and work of Paul Celan, a significant postwar poet. It provides a critical biography that explores his experiences as a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust and examines how these experiences influenced his poetry and writing.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John Felstiner, who is known for his expertise in literary translation and criticism, particularly regarding Paul Celan's work.
- Q: What kind of content can I expect in this biography? A: The biography includes new translations of both well-known and lesser-known poems by Celan, along with his speeches, prose fiction, and letters, as well as unpublished photographs of Celan and his circle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Celan's poetry? A: Yes, John Felstiner's writing is accessible and sensitive, making it suitable for readers who may not be familiar with Celan's poetry but are interested in learning about his life and contributions to literature.
- Q: How does the book address the impact of the Holocaust on Celan's work? A: The biography delves into Celan's traumatic experiences during the Holocaust, including the loss of his parents and his struggles during and after the war, and how these events shaped his poetry and use of language.
- Q: What is the publication date and edition of this book? A: The book was published on March 1, 2001, and it is the First Paperback Edition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: Does this book include any visual materials? A: Yes, it includes previously unpublished photographs of Paul Celan and his circle, which add a visual dimension to his life story.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography? A: The biography explores themes of survival, identity, language, and the complex relationship between Celan's Jewish heritage and his work as a poet.
- Q: Can I find translations of Celan's poems in this book? A: Yes, the book provides new translations of both well-known and lesser-known poems by Paul Celan, which are integral to understanding his literary significance.