Paul Celan

Poet and translator of 'Death Fugue'

Paul Celan - Poet and translator of 'Death Fugue'
Born

November 23rd, 1920
104 years ago

Died

1970
55 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

Links & References

Born in Romania, a poet and translator emerged as a prominent figure in 20th-century literature. Celan's most celebrated work, 'Death Fugue,' reflects on the horrors of the Holocaust and the struggles of memory and language. After World War II, Celan settled in France, where he engaged with surrealism and existentialism in his poetry. His works are characterized by their deep existential themes and linguistic innovation, often exploring identity, loss, and trauma. Celan contributed significantly to the discourse of post-war European literature and was involved in translating works from German to French, enhancing cultural exchange between the two languages.

Published 'Death Fugue'

Translated works between German and French

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