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Discover 'Hiddensee', Annie Freud's most ambitious poem collection, meticulously crafted to challenge and inspire. This breathtaking work dives deep into the themes of ambition, self-exploration, and cultural heritage. Freud intricately weaves her German Jewish inheritance with reflections on desire, art, and illness, making this collection a profound journey into the author's psyche. Through engaging with various artistic forms and languages, she pays homage to the influential French-language Swiss poet Jacques Tornay, illuminating her rich symbolist influences. 'Hiddensee' is not just a book; it's an exploration of European multiculturalism, showcasing a diverse literary perspective in an age of cultural constraints. Perfect for poetry lovers and those seeking to understand the complexities of identity in our ever-globalizing world. With 128 pages of beautifully crafted verses, it's a must-have addition to any literary collection. This brand-new edition, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2021, will enrich your reading experience and expand your worldview. Immerse yourself in the internationalism that 'Hiddensee' offers and get lost in Freud's remarkable poetic vision. Order now and enjoy free shipping, with your delivery expected within 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529037685
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 128
Description:
Hiddensee represents Annie Freud’s most ambitious work to date, not least because it is a book about ambition and its necessity, the need to go beyond oneself, and to do what one cannot: Freud dives into other ways of thinking, other art forms, the taboos of illness and desire, and – spectacularly – other languages.
This ambition has also emboldened Freud to pursue and confront the complex truth of herself: her German Jewish inheritance, her teachers, the remarkable minds of the exiled individuals who raised her – and the exiles she herself then pursued. The book also celebrates the work of the French-language Swiss poet Jacques Tornay, whom Freud identifies as a spiritual brother – and a route back into her own French and symbolist influences. These astonishing and generous versions of Tornay remind us that our voices should not and cannot be uncomplicatedly our own.
Hiddensee is named for the Baltic island where Annie Freud’s grandmother spent her summers before the war (and its famous artistic community, whose members included George Grosz and Käthe Kollwitz). In its unselfconscious internationalism and breathtaking cultural range, Hiddensee offers a radically European and multilingual perspective to counter the cultural narrowness and closing borders of the current age, and again confirms Freud as one of our most essential poets.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529037685
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 128
Description:
Hiddensee represents Annie Freud’s most ambitious work to date, not least because it is a book about ambition and its necessity, the need to go beyond oneself, and to do what one cannot: Freud dives into other ways of thinking, other art forms, the taboos of illness and desire, and – spectacularly – other languages.
This ambition has also emboldened Freud to pursue and confront the complex truth of herself: her German Jewish inheritance, her teachers, the remarkable minds of the exiled individuals who raised her – and the exiles she herself then pursued. The book also celebrates the work of the French-language Swiss poet Jacques Tornay, whom Freud identifies as a spiritual brother – and a route back into her own French and symbolist influences. These astonishing and generous versions of Tornay remind us that our voices should not and cannot be uncomplicatedly our own.
Hiddensee is named for the Baltic island where Annie Freud’s grandmother spent her summers before the war (and its famous artistic community, whose members included George Grosz and Käthe Kollwitz). In its unselfconscious internationalism and breathtaking cultural range, Hiddensee offers a radically European and multilingual perspective to counter the cultural narrowness and closing borders of the current age, and again confirms Freud as one of our most essential poets.