The Cambridge Introduction to German Poetry

by Judith Ryan

Book Overview

German poetry has long held a special place within the Western literary tradition. Its major achievements include Luther's hymns, Goethe's unequalled poetic versatility, the Romantics' lyric songs and the challenging poetry of H lderlin, Rilke and Celan. Combining readings of traditional poems with fresh examples, Judith Ryan conveys the rich rewards that come with reading German poetry. Organized thematically, the book demonstrates the significance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521687209
• ISBN13: 9780521687201
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"