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Quote by Paul Celan

“Illegibility of this world. All things twice over. The strong clocks justify the splitting hour, hoarsely. You , clamped into your deepest part, climb out of yourself for ever.”

Quote by Paul Celan

Book:Selected poems

Work

This book compiles a selection of poems that showcase the depth and diversity of the author's poetic voice, exploring a range of subjects and employing different literary techniques. more

Author

Paul Celan, born on November 23, 1920, and died on April 20, 1970, was one of the greatest German poets of the 20th century. He is known for his profound poetry and unique linguistic style. more

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