20th Century World Poetry Translation Series, Volume 5 -- Nordic Modern Poetry Selection

Author: Bei Dao (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This poetry collection selects over 200 poems, involving 59 poets from five Nordic countries: Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. Among them are both Nobel Prize-winning poets who have passed away, such as P?r Lagerkvist and Harry Martinson, as well as contemporary, accomplished poets active in the Nordic poetic scene, like. The collection also introduces poets and their works that have played a significant role in the development of Nordic poetry but have remained largely overlooked, such as S?dergran from Finland and Stein Steinar from Iceland. This book explores the origins and evolution of modern Nordic poetry, showcasing its achievements and future prospects. Translator Bei Dao, who has resided in the Nordic region, possesses a deep understanding of the essence of Nordic poetry and is confident in introducing it to China. With passionate and expressive translation, Bei Dao demonstrates the magic and tension of poetic language as an art form.