George Oppen Livres

The collection features the complete works of George Oppen, encompassing all his published books, uncollected poems, and some unpublished pieces. Celebrated for his impact on American poetry, Oppen won a Pulitzer Prize for "Of Being Numerous," praised for its unmatched quality. Edited by Michael Davidson, the volume includes an insightful introduction and notes that contextualize Oppen's work. Additionally, Eliot Weinberger contributes a personal remembrance, and the edition is enhanced with a CD of Oppen reading from his collections.

This collection features a curated selection from George Oppen's seven published books, showcasing his poetic evolution. Edited by Robert Creeley, it includes Oppen's only essay, "A Mind's Own Place," and "Twenty-Six Fragments," which he wrote on various scraps. The volume also contains a chronology and bibliography by Rachel Blau DuPlessis, enhancing its scholarly value. Celebrated for his precision and depth, Oppen's work offers profound insights, making this anthology an ideal resource for teaching and exploring his literary legacy.

George Oppen (1908-1984) was a key figure among the Objectivists, co-founding the Objectivist Press in 1933. His political views shifted towards Marxism due to the Great Depression and fascism, leading him to abandon poetry for over thirty years. After serving in WWII, he returned to poetry, publishing 'The Materials' in 1962. This bilingual edition is his first published collection in Germany, featuring translations by Norbert Lange and Susanna Mewe, with a foreword by Rachel Blau DuPlessis.

Here put your head, that desires nothing except familiarly: There your feet, bending your knees so that, bare (I remember from childhood), they would smell salt-sweet. —from 21 Poems