Rarity: A tiny book by Kristjan Jaak Peterson has come to light from the German archive
A previously unknown small book of poems by Kristjan Jaak Peterson has been discovered in a German archive, challenging assumptions about the timeline of his literary work.
Literature: "I perceive it as a friendly gesture"
The article discusses the friendship between German director Alexander Kluge and American poet Ben Lerner, which began with Kluge’s admiration for Lerner's work and led to a collaborative publication.
Espionage Pulp Novel: Hammer, Sickle, Scythe, Spy
Kristof Magnusson's novel explores the life of a successful German poet who becomes an amateur spy to escape his boredom with fame.
Hugo Wolf, the great revolutionary of 'lied', finally finds his reference book in Spanish
Acantilado has published a comprehensive monograph by Richard Stokes on Hugo Wolf, the Austrian composer known for revolutionizing German art song, featuring a prologue by tenor Ian Bostridge.
At 54, Chilean writer Germán Carrasco has died
Chilean poet Germán Carrasco has died at the age of 54, prompting grief in Chile and Argentina.