Paul Celan: The Poetic Event
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Course Description
Paul Celan (1920-1970) is one of the greatest poets of our time. Touching on philosophy, history, our relation to nature, and love, his poetry is a profound meditation on the modern human condition. This course will present some of Celan's best work and will discuss significant contributions to Celan scholarship. Readings include Heidegger, Gadamer, Nelly Sachs, Bachmann, Derrida, Szondi, and Anne Carson, among others.
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Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
3
Max
5
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Seminar
Enrollment Optional?
No
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No