Synopses & Reviews
The only available English edition of Fried's poetry—one of the most acclaimed and popular 20th-century German language poets Fried's poetry holds some of the most tender lines of poetry in any language. The universal theme of humanity and the various issues that perplex the human race are central to the reading of his poetry. A stoic who could find humor and an optimistic message in every aspect of human life, his depth of vision and humility warms and consoles the reader. This bilingual edition, with translations by his friend and colleague at the BBC, enables the reader to get a flavor of the original of these immensely enjoyable and enlightening poems.
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"Hood's sensitive translation accurately captures Fried's style, his incisive, constant questioning and his refusal to shy away from any issue." Times Literary Supplement
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"A poetry bared to the ironic quick, to the quintessential bone." —Guardian
Synopsis
This expansive volume presents a selection of Erich Fried's previously unpublished poems in English. Fried's poetry holds some of the most tender lines of poetry in any language. The universal theme of humanity and the various issues that perplex the human race are all presented in these works. A stoic who could find humor and an optimistic message in every aspect of human life, Fried's depth of vision and humility is both refreshing and consoling.
About the Author
Erich Fried (1921-1988) was an Austrian poet known for his politically inspired work. Stuart Hood is a novelist, translator, and former television producer.