Introduction to German Poetry - Gustave Mathieu

Introduction to German Poetry is a dual-language collection by Gustave Mathieu. This paperback edition brings together German poems with literal English translations on facing pages.

Key details

• Author: Gustave Mathieu
• Subtitle: A Dual-Language Book
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 192
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• ISBN: 9780486267135

Synopsis

This treasury presents 42 poems drawn from major figures in German literature, including Goethe, Schiller, Heine, Hölderlin and Brecht, alongside work by other poets. Each selection is printed in the original German with an expert literal English translation on the facing page, supporting close reading and comparison.

Further context is provided through an introduction, biographical notes and critical commentary for each poet, plus 34 black-and-white portrait illustrations. With its emphasis on language, it suits readers who want to engage directly with German texts while using English as a guide.

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