Something To Live Up To: Selected Poems Contributor(s): Andersen, Benny (Author), Goldman, Michael (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1944682791 ISBN-13: 9781944682798 Publisher: Spuyten Duyvil OUR PRICE: $15.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | European - Scandinavian - Poetry | European - General |
Dewey: 839.811 |
LCCN: 2017032992 |
Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 260 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Scandinavian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Long-Awaited, Definitive Translations
Superb choice for connoisseurs of multicultural poetry, worthy of the highest recommendation. Canonized, memorized, and treasured in Denmark for over half a century, Benny Andersen's enduring poetry finds a sure voice in Michael Goldman's delicate and humorous translations. In Andersen's universe, spiritual revelations are achieved through the quotidian with heartfelt irony, and Goldman unfailingly translates these juxtapositions, rendering a great service to English-language readers. I loved this collection, including the touching foreword. This translation has mastered the linguistic challenges. Captivating word play...enchanting imagery. |