Saint-John Perse Book order

Saint-John Perse was a poet of remarkable career, delving into the depths of human existence through expansive, epic verse. His work, often inspired by his extensive travels and time spent in the United States, features evocative imagery and a visionary reflection of the times. Perse's poetry explores themes of exile, time, and the human condition, utilizing a grand and commanding language that connects personal experience to universal human circumstances. His literary style is characterized by its loftiness, lyrical power, and ability to capture the ethereal essence of the world around us.

Das dichterische Werk, 2 Bde.. Preislieder, Anabasis, Exil, Winde; See-Marken, Chronik, Vögel. Französ.-Dtsch. Hrsg. v. Friedhelm Kemp

Preislieder. Ausgewählte Dichtungen. Französich und deutsch

Anabasis. Gedicht. Französ.-Dtsch. Übertr. v. Friedhelm Kemp. Vorrede v. Hugo von Hofmannsthal u. e. Nachw. v. T. S. Eliot

2017
Song for an Equinox
40 pages
2 hours of reading
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The final four poems of Nobel Prize winner St.-John Perse, published posthumously in 1975, showcase his mastery of language and depth of emotion. This volume includes the original French texts alongside Richard Howard's English translations, enriching the reader's experience. It represents the culmination of Perse's poetic legacy, completing the Bollingen Series' collection of his works. The poems capture the essence of his artistic vision, offering a poignant reflection on life and existence.
2014
Collected Poems
726 pages
26 hours of reading
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Featuring the complete works of a Nobel laureate, this collection includes all of his poetry along with the posthumous "Song for an Equinox." It also presents his influential 1960 Nobel speech "On Poetry" and a 1965 essay on Dante, providing insight into his literary contributions and philosophical reflections. This edition celebrates the depth and breadth of his poetic legacy, making it an essential read for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Song for an Equinox

Collected Poems