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Penguin Book of German Verse
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• Wide range of German poetry
• Prose translations for each poem
• Historical and critical overview included
• Index of titles and first lines
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• No modern versions of medieval German verse
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A very comprehensive and enjoyable bilingual anthology of German poetry.
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A comprehensive bilingual anthology of German verse
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English prose translation for each selection
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Good introduction and overview of German poetry
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A German Poetry Classic
This book has been in print continuously since 1957 and it is easy to see why. It offers a comprehensive bilingual anthology of German verse, with a wide range of styles and time periods that few other volumes can match. The prose translations make it easy for even beginners to enjoy German verse. Bonuses include a very thorough introduction/survey, plus a helpful index of titles and first lines. The poems are arranged chronologically, spanning eleven centuries. The selection of poets ranges from the famous to the little-known.
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