Benny Andersen : Selected Poems / Benny Andersen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Andersen, Benny, author.

Contributor:

Taylor, Alexander.

Series:

Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation

Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation ; 93

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Andersen, Benny--Translations into English.

Andersen, Benny.

Denmark--Social life and customs--Fiction.

Denmark.

Poetry.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (97 p.)

Place of Publication:

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2015]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Benny Andersen, currently Denmark's most popular poet, is virtually unknown in the United States. He is a poet of remarkable versatility, whose voices range from reflective to whimsical. His imagery is original and often surprising; his humor is delightful. To introduce Benny Andersen to English readers, Alexander Taylor has worked with the poet, selecting and translating poems from the eight books now available in Danish. The poems are presented here in their Danish versions and in English translations that capture the spontaneity and excitement of the originals.In both versions the poetry is evocative and refreshingly direct. The imagery is vivid, and the poet's inventive use of diction and syntax creates startling effects. Perhaps most characteristic of Andersen's work is the fusion of complex, often conflicting emotions within a single poem.Born in Copenhagen in 1929, Benny Andersen published his first book of poetry in 1960, to immediate public and critical acclaim. In addition to poetry, he has written a novel, short stories, children's books, filmscripts, television plays, and essays. He has received several awards.Originally published in 1976.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Preface

Acknowledgments

Biographical Note

A Note On The Translations

Contents

From "The Musical Eel"

Rural Station

Analysis

The Forgotten Son

Morning Prayer

Winter Prayer

Table Prayer

Skeptical Prayer

Tenderness

Obituary

Headliner

Widescreen

Photographs

Sleepless Hours In The Summer House

The Musical Eel

The Critical Frog

From "The Inner Bowler Hat"

Goodness

Friendship

Slug-A-Bed

Happiness

It's High Time

Smile

Memories

Charity Concert

Relaxation

Jelly Fish

High and Dry

In the Bar

Autonomous

Optimist

from "Portrait Gallery"

This Is

Certain Days

Μ.

The Pampered Mermaid

The Hanged Informer

The Persistent Worshipper

from "The Last Er"

Experiences

Just to Be Sure

Dear Enemies

Dear Friends

Alcoholism

Generation Gap

Earthworm

This Uncertainty

Between Us

Your Dress Without You

The Last Er

from "Here on the Reserve"

All This

Love Declaration (woman to man)

Love Declaration (man to woman)

Now It's Said (Man, about 30)

Time

from "Personal Papers"

Life is Narrow and High

Sabina

Melancholy

A Hole in the Earth

Notes:

English and Danish.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 08. Jul 2019)

ISBN:

9781400866991

1400866995

OCLC:

902957942