Full Description
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.
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Contents
*Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. vii*Acknowledgments, pg. xiii*Biographical Note, pg. xv*A Note On The Translations, pg. xvii*Contents, pg. xix*Rural Station, pg. 3*Analysis, pg. 5*The Forgotten Son, pg. 6*Morning Prayer, pg. 8*Winter Prayer, pg. 9*Table Prayer, pg. 10*Skeptical Prayer, pg. 11*Tenderness, pg. 12*Obituary, pg. 13*Headliner, pg. 14*Widescreen, pg. 15*Photographs, pg. 16*Sleepless Hours In The Summer House, pg. 17*The Musical Eel, pg. 18*The Critical Frog, pg. 19*Goodness, pg. 20*Friendship, pg. 22*Slug-A-Bed, pg. 24*Happiness, pg. 26*It's High Time, pg. 27*Smile, pg. 29*Memories, pg. 31*Charity Concert, pg. 32*Relaxation, pg. 33*Jelly Fish, pg. 34*High and Dry, pg. 35*In the Bar, pg. 36*Autonomous, pg. 37*Optimist, pg. 38*This Is, pg. 39*Certain Days, pg. 41*MU., pg. 43*The Pampered Mermaid, pg. 44*The Hanged Informer, pg. 45*The Persistent Worshipper, pg. 46*Experiences, pg. 47*Just to Be Sure, pg. 49*Dear Enemies, pg. 50*Dear Friends, pg. 51*Alcoholism, pg. 52*Generation Gap, pg. 53*Earthworm, pg. 54*This Uncertainty, pg. 55*Between Us, pg. 56*Your Dress Without You, pg. 57*The Last Er, pg. 60*All This, pg. 61*Love Declaration (woman to man), pg. 62*Love Declaration (man to woman), pg. 63*Now It's Said (Man, about 30), pg. 64*Time, pg. 66*Life is Narrow and High, pg. 68*Sabina, pg. 69*Melancholy, pg. 71*A Hole in the Earth, pg. 72
