The Poetry Of Germany; Consisting Of Selections From Upwards Of Seventy Of The Most Celebrated Poets, Translated Into English Verse, With The Original

By Alfred Baskerville

Book Overview

Discover the soul of a nation in verse. The Poetry of Germany, curated by Alfred Baskerville, invites you into the heart of European poetic traditions through a masterful bilingual poetry collection. More than seventy of the most celebrated 19th century German poets, including luminaries such as Heinrich Heine and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, are brought to life in English verse translations, with the original German text mirrored on each page. Every poem is a bridge - between languages, cultures, and centuries. This german poetry anthology captures the full spectrum of themes from the Romantic era and beyond: love, longing, nature, and the restless search for meaning. Baskerville's careful selection and translation preserve the music and spirit of each poet, making this volume a rare delight for poetry enthusiasts, literature students, and collectors of german literary classics. Whether you are discovering these voices for the first time or returning to old favourites, you will find both inspiration and insight in these pages. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal as a poetry enthusiasts gift or as a lasting resource for students of cross-cultural literature, this is more than a book; it is a cultural treasure restored for a new generation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354176879
• ISBN13: 9789354176876
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 2.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"