Love Poems by Erich Fried: A Dual-Language Book
Product Description
Love Poems by Erich Fried: A Dual-Language (Parallel Text) Book
This collection is the only available edition of Fried’s poetry in English. Hailed as a major modern poet by the British press, his reputation is also firmly established in Europe.
Fried’s poetry holds some of the most tender lines of poetry in any language. The universal theme of humanity and the various issues that perplex the human race are central to the reading of his poetry. A stoic who could find humour and an optimistic message in every aspect of human life, Fried’s depth of vision and humility warms and consoles the reader.
Love Poems by Erich Fried - About the author
Erich Fried (1921-88) was an Austrian poet, who spent most of his life in England after his family fled his home country when the Gestapo killed his father.
Known for his politically inspired work, Fried was published on both sides of the iron curtain, and achieved great popularity.
Love Poems by Erich Fried - Dual-Language (Parallel Text) Book
Translated from the German by Stuart Hood (Original German text on the left page with the English translation on the facing page).
Key Benefits
- Dual-language (Parallel texts) books enable you to read through the text and instantly check on any words or phrases that you might not have quite understood. These books are a great tool for language learners!
- Poems are good for short, concerted bursts of learning
- Full translation in English on the facing page
- Read some great works of literature while also learning a language
- Ideal for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners of German
Customer Rating
| Book Genre | Fiction, Poetry |
| Book Format | Parallel Text |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Publisher | Calder Publications |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| ISBN | 978-1847491961 |
| Date of Publication | 2011 |
| Language | German |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Media Type | Book |
| Product Alert Text | No |
| Offer Text | No |