The Smoke That Carried Us: Selected Poems of Rene Char
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (553 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1893996700 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 196 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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For a time associated with the Surrealist movement, his poetry later changed to work that confronted major moral, political, and artistic concerns of the 20th century. Presented side by side in French and in English, the book offers a comprehensive selection of work that spans the life of this great poet and will be a valuable additon to the libraries of both readers and students of either language.. The exquisite translations by Susanne Dubroff maintain the simplicity of vision and expression that link Char to the poet-philosophers of ancient Greece. Admired by Heidegger for the profundity of his poetic philosophy, Char (1907–1988) was also a hero of the French Resistance and in the 1960s a militant anti-nuclear protester
HHL said Allow me to referee. As a fan of the work of René Char, I was initially excited to learn that a new translation of his work was available in English. Upon a closer look at Ms. Dubroff's translations, however, I was dissappointed and I was nearly moved to express my views here. I then saw that another person shared my views (Mike Gabrieli) and had submitted a review so I didn't feel a need to beat the proverbial dead horse by submitting my own. After reading the comments i. A wonderful addition to Char in English Many years ago, renowned poet and critic Louise Bogan wrote that Char is "untranslatable." Thankfully for those of us who cannot read French, there have been people willing to take on the formidable task of translating Char's work into English. What a loss it would be if we were unable to read these fine translations of the poems. Consequently, the review by Mr. Gabrieli must be briefly addressed: the French word "remise" comes from the word "remiser," which
Susanne Dubroff is a poet, translator, and professor. She makes her home in Hanover, New Hampshire.. Susanne Dubroff is a poet, translator, and professor. Admired by Heidegger for the profundity of his poetic philosophy, he was also a hero of the French Resistance and in the 1960s a militant anti-nuclear protester. She makes her home in Hanover, New Hampshire. About the AuthorRené Char (1907-88) is one of the most important modern French poets. Associated with the Surrealist movement for several years and a close friend of many painters - notably Braque, Giacometti and Picasso - he wrote poetry which miraculously, often challengingly, confronts the major 20th century moral, political and
She makes her home in Hanover, New Hampshire. Susanne Dubroff is a poet, translator, and professor. René Char (1907-88) is one of the most important modern French poets. Associated with the Surrealist movement for several years and a close friend of many painters - notably Braque, Giacometti and Picasso - he wrote poetry which miraculously, often challengingly, confronts the major 20th century moral, political and artistic concerns with a simplicity of vision and expr