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Set in post-World War II Bucharest, this memoir captures the deep friendship between Paul Celan and poet Petre Solomon during a transformative period in Celan's life. Solomon reflects on their shared experiences, highlighting the impact of the city on Celan's poetic development, including the publication of "Todesfuge" in the Romanian magazine Agora. Through vivid recollections and Celan's letters, readers gain insight into his personality, marked by joy in friendship and a subtle humor. This edition brings Solomon's poignant memories to a broader audience.
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Paul Celan, Petre Solomon
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Paul Celan
- Subtitle
- The Romanian Dimension
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Petre Solomon
- Publisher
- Syracuse University
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9780815635949
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set in post-World War II Bucharest, this memoir captures the deep friendship between Paul Celan and poet Petre Solomon during a transformative period in Celan's life. Solomon reflects on their shared experiences, highlighting the impact of the city on Celan's poetic development, including the publication of "Todesfuge" in the Romanian magazine Agora. Through vivid recollections and Celan's letters, readers gain insight into his personality, marked by joy in friendship and a subtle humor. This edition brings Solomon's poignant memories to a broader audience.