Současný anglický básník Geoffrey Hill, jenž ovšem už druhé desetiletí žije a píše ve Spojených státech, se ve své generaci jediný aktivně hlásí ke křesťanskému kulturnímu dědictví. Vedle básnicky evokovaných dějin Anglie (nejsoustavněji ve sbírce básní v próze Mercijské hymny, jejíž kompletní překlad je zařazen v této sbírce) najdeme v jeho pozdějších verších rovněž inspirativní ohlasy ze středoevropské oblasti, především z polských a českých dějin.
The poetry collection presents a powerful commentary on the sufferings of the innocent throughout history and honors those who confront historical injustices. It is characterized by its moral urgency and vivid imagery, described as "rich" and "quarrelsome." Critics praise it as a significant contribution to late-twentieth-century poetry, suggesting it will stand out as a serious work marking the millennium.
This collection features poems spanning four decades of Geoffrey Hill's literary career, showcasing his evolution and mastery in poetry.
Kangaroos, dingoes and killer wombats are just some of the challenges Geoff and Colin and their trusty Triumph motorcyles face on this crazy 15,000-mile biker road trip around Australia.
Dealing with the densities of the poets expression, and the forces in his syntax and rhythms, this poetry aims to achieve a strength, memorability and precision beyond the abilities of any other poet writing in English.
Spanning four decades, this collection showcases the evolution of Geoffrey Hill's poetry, highlighting his distinctive voice and thematic depth. Readers can explore a range of styles and subjects, reflecting Hill's engagement with history, language, and the human experience. The volume serves as a testament to his literary journey, offering both longtime fans and new readers a comprehensive glimpse into his influential body of work.
A young apprentice faces chaos as he becomes the last hope against evil forces that have decimated his friends and mentors. With his homeland in peril, he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth and restore peace. The story explores themes of resilience and the struggle between good and evil, highlighting the weight of responsibility on his young shoulders as he navigates a dark and dangerous world.
At his death in 2016, Geoffrey Hill left behind The Book of Baruch by the Gnostic Justin, a sequence of more than 270 poems, to be published posthumously as his final statement. It is a great work, and in Hill's oeuvre it is a uniquely welcoming work, open to all comers.
In der angelsächsischen Welt zählt Geoffrey Hill zu den größten Lyrikern der Gegenwart. Im weiten und tiefen Echoraum seiner Sprache begegnen sich antike Autoren und biblische Propheten, politische Denker und Barockdichter, verfolgte Poeten und Männer des Widerstands. Seiner ersten Gedichtsammlung von 1959 gab Hill den mehrdeutigen Titel „For the Unfallen“. Er gilt den Überlebenden des Krieges, zugleich aber auch all den „Ungefallenen“, die sich dem Verrat an der Zivilisation verweigerten. In der grandiosen Übersetzung von Werner von Koppenfels wird ein großer Lyriker auch für uns entdeckt.
