Modern and Contemporary Swiss Poetry - An Anthology (Paperback)

Featuring the work of some of the greatest poets of the twentieth century as well as their contemporary counterparts, this anthology is unique in bringing together a broad selection of Switzerland 's greatest authors in all of the country 's major languages. Featuring Blaise Cendrars, Hugo Ball, Jacques Chessex, Hans Arp, Gerhard Meier, Philippe Jaccottet, Adelheid Duvanel, Arno Camenisch, Giorgio and Giovanni Orelli, Urs Allemann, Claire Genoux, and Robert Walser, among many others including some whose work has never before been available in English translation this overview of Swiss poetry stands as the ideal introduction to an undervalued and idiosyncratic force in international literature, standing at the foundations of many of the most influential literary movements, be they traditional or experimental.

General

Imprint:	Dalkey Archive Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Swiss Literature
Release date:	May 2023
First published:	November 2012
Editors:	Luzius Keller
Translators:	Simon Knight • Reinhard Mayer • Donal McLaughlin
Dimensions:	201 x 140 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	378
ISBN-13:	978-1-56478-788-0
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-56478-788-5
Barcode:	9781564787880

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