The Faber book of 20th-century German poems

"Rilke, Sachs, Brecht, Celan: Germany has produced some of the giants of 20th-century European poetry. In this new selection, complete with many new translations, Michael Hofmann guides us through the poems, poets and themes of German verse. Meticulously researched but eminently approachable, The Faber Book of 20th-Century German Poems is an essential new addition to any poetry bookshelf."--BOOK JACKET.