New and Selected Poems - Knud Sørensen

Knud Sørensen's poems investigate and lament the end of the Danish farmer's way of life, brilliantly capturing its intertwined beauty and sadness. These poems have a universality that speaks to the disappearance of the family farm, not just in Denmark but in America and across the globe. All thanks to Michael Goldman for such vivid translations that allow a new audience to see 'Denmark like a green dream about eternity.'
Denton Loving, author of Crimes Against Birds

About the author

Danish author Knud Sørensen (b. 1928) was a certified land surveyor for 28 years, during which he became intimate with the Danish agricultural landscape. A book reviewer for 14 years, he has also written 48 books and won over 20 literary awards, including a lifelong grant from the Danish Arts Council. His books, most of which portray nuances of life in rural Denmark, include biographies, poetry, novels, short stories, essays and memoirs. He has also collaborated with numerous artists on art shows and art books. In November 2014 he received the Grand Prize of the Danish Academy, the highest award given to a Danish author for their body of work.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Favala Goldman, Knud Sørensen
• Publisher: Spuyten Duyvil
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2020
• EAN: 9781952419089
• ISBN: 978-1-952419-08-9
• No. of pages: 162
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 245 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other Germanic linguistics / literary studies