The Art of Reading: From Homer to Paul Celan

Now Online! | The Art of Reading: From Homer to Paul Celan, by Jean Bollack

"I learned that coded writings followed a clear principle, and thus allowed an initiation into the art of reading. Transferences from contemporary poetry, which was of great importance in my life, to philology led me to the classical authors. Less accessible, shielded by an armor of formal difficulties, these authors would provide much greater satisfaction once they were extracted from their envelope." Read more

Now Online! | The Art of Reading: From Homer to Paul Celan, by Jean Bollack

"I learned that coded writings followed a clear principle, and thus allowed an initiation into the art of reading. Transferences from contemporary poetry, which was of great importance in my life, to philology led me to the classical authors. Less accessible, shielded by an armor of formal difficulties, these authors would provide much greater satisfaction once they were extracted from their envelope." Read more