Authors / Paul Celan

Paul Celan (1920 – 1970) was a German-language poet and translator. His books include Atemwende (Breathturn), Sprachgitter (Speechgrille), and Mon und Gedächtnis (Poppy and Memory).

Excerpts from Microliths They Are, Little Stones

“Who does not expect the poem, will not recognize it either — ”

Paul Celan June 7, 2021

Excerpts from Memory Rose into Threshold Speech

“There was talk of your God, I spoke / against him”

Paul Celan June 7, 2021