The only available English edition of Fried's poetry--one of the most acclaimed and popular 20th-century German language poets Fried's poetry holds some of the most tender lines of poetry in any language. The universal theme of humanity and the various issues that perplex the human race are central to the reading of his poetry. A stoic who could find humor and an optimistic message in every aspect of human life, his depth of vision and humility warms and consoles the reader. This bilingual edition, with translations by his friend and colleague at the BBC, enables the reader to get a flavor of the original of these immensely enjoyable and enlightening poems.
- ISBN10 0714541850
- ISBN13 9780714541853
- Publish Date 27 June 1991
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 February 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Alma Books Ltd
- Imprint Calder Publications Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 346
- Language English