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Perched on Nothing's Branch: Selected Poems of Attila Jozsef
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Product Description
"I have long thought of Attila Jozsef as one of the great poets of the century—a tragic realist whose work beautifully redeemed the unbearable conditions of the life to which history condemned him. These new translations will be welcomed."—Donald Justice
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1102533 in Books
- Published on: 1999-09-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 88 pages
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
This volume presents 40 poems and one essay by Jozsef (1905-1937), the left-wing schizophrenic Hungarian poet who committed suicide by throwing himself under a train. Shuttling between Paris, Vienna, and Budapest, this archetypal outcast was driven by unruly creative energy to express his alienation in surreal imagery: "I'm only a colored rattle, you hear me? My face/ is transparent/ behind it flowers soar, popped from electronic waves." Nine stark woodcuts accentuate Jozsef's painful attempts to establish human relationships able to endure selfconsciousness. These examples of his work only hint at the keen intellect tortured into sublimity by mental illness. Frank Allen, Assoc. Dean, Continuing Education, Allentown Coll., Center Valley, Pa.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Library Journal
"... this archetypal outcast was driven by unruly creative energy to express his alienataion in surreal imagery"
About the Author
Attila Jozsef
Customer Reviews
Interesting Poetry
Jozsef's poetry is so schizophrenic; one moment elated the next instant in the deepest despair. Good job translating, too.
Poetry at its best
Ever lost a loved one? Ever wondered about happiness? Here is a poet who will make you cry, make you feel empathy and unconditional love. When you read his poems, you`ll see the `naked` & tortured soul & heart of Attila Jozsef. The translation is great. I highly recommend this book to everybody.
This book is a diamond, get it and treasure it.
Poetry at its best
Ever lost a loved one? Ever wondered about happiness? Here is a poet who will make you cry, make you feel empathy and unconditional love. When you read his poems, you`ll see the `naked` & tortured soul & heart of Attila Jozsef. The translation is great. I highly recommend this book to everybody.
This book is a diamond, get it and treasure it.
