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Rika Lesser

    Rika Lesser is a celebrated poet and translator, recognized twice with prestigious translation prizes from the Swedish Academy. Her prolific career includes authoring four books of original poems and expertly translating seven collections of poetry, showcasing a deep engagement with the poetic form and cross-cultural literary exchange.

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    Growing Back
    Hansel and Gretel
    • 2022
    • 1997

      Growing Back

      Poems 1972-1992

      • 86 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The collection showcases Lesser's poetic journey, weaving together her connections with poets and languages, as well as her relationships with family and friends. Divided into three sections, it delves into her deep ties to Sweden, reflecting on her experiences in her adoptive country, her return to her roots, and her fascination with the art of translation.

      Growing Back
    • 1996

      Lesser and Zelinsky retell the story of a pair of children lost in the woods who run into a witch with a very tasty house.

      Hansel and Gretel