The poetry of Martinus Nijhoff (1894-1953) was distinguished by clarity of language combined with mystical content. His masterpiece 'Awater', written in 1934, is the most important Dutch poem of the 20th century. This edition of 'Awater' features three English translations, made at different periods, for comparison. As well as the Dutch text, it includes excerpts from a lecture by the poet on the origins of 'Awater', an essay...
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