About the book
German poet Friedrich Ruckert's (1788-1866) youngest children died of scarlet fever, the pandemic of his age. Over a six month period in 1834, he wrote hundreds of laments that were published posthumously in the classic poetry collection Kindertotenlieder. Here in English for the first time, these evocative modern translations by a fellow bereaved father reveal \"an honest grappling with grief\" (The Christian Century). Each poem is accompanied by insights into the bereaved, along with personal anecdotes, historical and cultural information, the latest research on grief, and discussions of literary and biblical allusions.
Editions of Songs on the Death of Children
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476690421
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476648941
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German poet Friedrich Ruckert's (1788-1866) youngest children died of scarlet fever, the pandemic of his age. Over a six month period in 1834, he wrote hundreds of laments that were published posthumously in the classic poetry collection Kindertotenlieder. Here in English for the first time, these evocative modern translations by a fellow bereaved father reveal \"an honest grappling with grief\" (The Christian Century). Each poem is accompanied by insights into the bereaved, along with personal anecdotes, historical and cultural information, the latest research on grief, and discussions of literary and biblical allusions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Songs on the Death of Children about?
German poet Friedrich Ruckert's (1788-1866) youngest children died of scarlet fever, the pandemic of his age. Over a six month period in 1834, he wrote hundreds of laments that were published posthumously in the classic poetry collection Kindertotenlieder. Here in English for the first time, these evocative modern translations by a fellow bereaved father reveal \"an honest grappling with grief\" (The Christian Century). Each poem is accompanied by insights into the bereaved, along with personal anecdotes, historical and cultural information, the latest research on grief, and discussions of literary and biblical allusions.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Songs on the Death of Children?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Songs on the Death of Children?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476690421
How long is Songs on the Death of Children and how many pages does it have?
Songs on the Death of Children has 224 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Songs on the Death of Children?
Friedrich Rückert
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Songs on the Death of Children is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476690421) and pdf(ISBN 9781476648941)
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