Valerio Magrelli Livres

Delving into the human body and its functions, Valerio Magrelli's work offers a darkly humorous yet intimate examination of personal ailments through poetic prose. This chronicle reflects a unique perspective on health, presenting sensations and malfunctions with obsessive detail, akin to a poetic Gray's Anatomy. Celebrated as one of Italy's foremost poets, Magrelli's insights captivate readers, leading them on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. The translation by Clarissa Botsford brings this rich exploration to an English-speaking audience.

Valerio Magrelli's poetry delves into the intricacies of language and perception, offering a reflective exploration of modern experience. His work serves as a lens into the inner life, transforming personal histories into vivid portrayals of urban and global realities. By intertwining the abstract with the physical, Magrelli subjects contemporary life to meticulous examination, showcasing a unique originality reminiscent of the Italian lyric tradition. His voice stands out as a significant contribution to poetry since Eugenio Montale, blending various strands of lyrical heritage.

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Come si racconta la guerra? E come si racconta la pace? Mettendole a confronto, ci dice Valerio Magrelli in questo libro prezioso per piccoli e grandi, dove coppie di poesie si rincorrono componendo quadri di vita di tutti i giorni. Le scene sono le stesse, a cambiare è il tempo. Un tempo di guerra, come quando nella neve c’è “un’aria bianca, frizzante, natalizia, ma nessuno che nasce”. O un tempo di pace, come quando nella neve c’è “un’aria bianca, frizzante, natalizia, che spinge il mondo a rinascere”. Basta guardarli, questi quadri, e poi spostare lo sguardo sulle magnifiche illustrazioni di Alessandro Sanna, per sentire sulla nostra pelle il male inconcepibile della guerra e la gioia sconfinata della pace.

„Die Poesie von Valerio Magrelli ist ein Selbstgespräch, mit dem Bleistift in ein Heft geschrieben, in den tiefsten und stillsten Stunden der Nacht“, schreibt Octavio Paz über den gefeierten Dichter aus Italien, der nun auf Deutsch zu entdecken ist. Magrellis Gedichte erinnern in ihrer Konzentration an die Stilleben Giorgio Morandis. Er erschafft eine Poesie der Wahrnehmung, die ihre eigenen Grenzen auslotet, eine Verschmelzung von Abstraktion und reiner Materie. Seit Eugenio Montale hat kaum ein Dichter in einer Stimme so viele Facetten der italienischen Lyrik anklingen lassen und sich zugleich von ihr abgehoben.