Tomaz salamun author of four questions of melancholy. Early in his career he edited the literary magazine perspektive and was briefly jailed on political charges. Contemporary authors, new revision series dictionary. Jan 05, 2016 tomaz salamun was one of those rare artists who got to live at least a little bit in his own legacy.
The blue tower by tomaz salamun and notes from irrelevance. He lived in ljubljana and occasionally teaches in the usa. Slovenian poet tomaz salamun was one of europes most prominent poets of his. He studied art history at the university of ljubljana, where he found poetry. This newest collection of poems from tomaz salamun is exuberant, ambitious.
His honors included the preseren fund prize, the jenko prize, a pushcart prize, a visiting fulbright to columbia university, and a fellowship to the international writing program at the university of iowa. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards. There is an effervescence and a sense of freedom to tomaz salamuns poetry that has made him an inspiration to successive generations. Salamun traveled to italy and france to continue his studies in art history. Tomaz salamun july 4, 1941 december 27, 2014 was a slovenian poet who was a leading figure of postwar neoavantgarde poetry in central europe and internationally acclaimed absurdist. Salamun is slovenias foremost living poet and the budding nations former consul in new york. Verse tomaz salamun prize there are presently no open calls for submissions. A history of grand eating by tomaz salamun and roy strong 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at.
The book for my brother by tomaz salamun, paperback. Poker is tomaz salamun s first book of poetry, originally published in 1966 in slovenia. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale. His work has been translated into almost every european language. A news item involving tomaz salamun was featured on wikipedias main page in the in the news section on 31 december 2014 this article is supported by the arts and entertainment work group. Salamun, who won the preseren prize in 2000, was the leading figure of the slovenian poetic avantgarde in the 1960s and in the 1970s. Tomaz salamun was born in 1941 in zagreb, but grew up in koper, a coastal town in slovenia south of trieste. I didnt have the chance to glance at the poems first line, im religious, and decide whether or not to read it.
The selected poems of tomaz salamun eccos modern european. When i opened tomaz salamuns book and read the first poem, history, i laughed. He published more than fifty books of poetry in slovenian during his lifetime, and he is not only recognized as a leading figure of the slovenian poetic avantgarde but is also considered one of the leading contemporary poets of central europe. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Tomaz salamun was one of those rare artists who got to live at least a little bit in his own legacy. Soy realidad poems by tomaz salamun, 9781628970883, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dezember 2014 in ljubljana, slowenien war ein slowenischer dichter. Prose poetry, hybrid works, and translations of works of poetry by living writers from any language into english are also. The result is an arresting and often outrageous collection of surrealist lyrics, sonnets, aphorisms, and epigrams. His books of slovene poetry have been translated into twentyone languages, with nine of his thirtynine books of poetry published in english. One of the great postwar central european poets, slovenian tomaz salamun has published over thirty books.
Tomaz salamun was born on july 4, 1941, in zagreb, croatia, and grew up in koper, slovenia. Tomaz salamun july 4, 1941 december 27, 2014 was a slovenian poet. People and i, we both look at him amazed, we wish him well, maybe he is a comet. Tomaz salamun lives in ljubljana, slovenia and occasionally teaches in the u. Do not believe that tomaz salamun always speaks for tomaz salamun. Hass opened the book at history which begins by sticking its tongue out at such pofaced curiosity. Dec 27, 2014 tomaz salamun was a slovenian poet, who has had books translated into most of the european languages. The winner will also receive a monthlong residency in may and june 2021, in a private apartment at the tomaz salamun center for poetry in ljubljana, slovenia. Tomaz salamun, who died 27 december, 2014, published more than thirty books of poetry in his home country of slovenia and is recognized as one of the leading poets of central europe. When he died at the very end of 2014, poets american poets, especially were quick to gather in a circle around this legacy, writing words of praise and admiration that. Born july 4, 1941, in zagreb, yugoslavia now croatia.
Source for information on salamun, tomaz 1941 tomaz salamun. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book for my brother. For instructions on how to use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Feast, salamun s 27th book of poetry, is a seamless collaboration between the poet and seven translators. Writings by and about mayakovsky tomaz salamun, author, brian henry, translator. Tomaz salamun was born in zagreb, croatia, raised in koper, slovenia, and now makes his home in ljubljana. He says so much that is so contradictory how can it all fit into one tomaz salamun. Tomaz salamun 19412014 and the new york school locus. Apr 29, 2008 author of poker, the selected poems of tomaz salamun, woods and chalices, a ballad for metka krasovec, homage to hat and uncle guide and eliot, row arc translation s. People and i, we both look at him amazed, we wish him well, maybe he. It was during his time at the university of ljubljana that he began writing poetry. And so, even the great tomaz salamun must arrive at this sad truth if it is truly true. Adam zagajewskis unseen hand, the polish poets latest book to be translated into english, can make you feel more like an intruder than a reader.
The slovenian native has composed an astounding 37 books, and though he writes exclusively in the language of his homeland, many of his works have been translated into acclaimed english versions not to mention more than 20 other languages. Here is the key to the castle, to the poem, and who knows, maybe the whole book. Read a touching tribute to salamun by his friend and fellow poet, christopher merrill, here. Discover book depositorys huge selection of tomaz salamun books online. This article is within the scope of wikiproject biography, a collaborative effort to create, develop and organize wikipedias articles about people. The blue tower ebook by tomaz salamun rakuten kobo. In 1965, he graduated from the university of ljubljana with an ma in art history. Salamuns fifth compilation in english shows his familiar strengths. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. The book for my brother by tomaz salamun, paperback barnes.
Arc publications, 2006, the book for my brother harcourt, woods and. Slovenian poet tomaz salamun 19412014 is hailed as one of the most prominent poets of his generation, renowned for his impact on the eastern european avantgarde movement. Tomaz salamun was a slovenian poet, who has had books translated into most of the european languages. Druids cloth tomaz salamun, sonja kravanja translator. Reader, now you can see what i have been going through. Mayakovsky shot himself in 1930, and his subsequent canonization by the u.
His recent books in english are the book for my brother, row, and woods and chalices. A history of grand eating by tomaz salamun and roy. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Nov 14, 20 salamun has won a pushcart prize as well as the jenko prize and slovenias preseren and mladost prizes. All interested editors are invited to join the project and contribute to the discussion. Tomaz salamun is poised amongst the most prominent figures in contemporary poetry, both in europe and the united states.
This edition, vibrantly translated by awardwinning poet joshua beckman in collaboration with the author, makes poker available in its entirety in english. The celebrated slovenian poet, tomaz salamun, passed away on december 27, 2014. His books of slovene poetry have been translated into twentyone languages. One finger is the tundra, slovenian poet tomaz salamun was one of europes most prominent poets of his generation and was a leader of the eastern european avantgarde. The book for my brother ebook written by tomaz salamun. Blue tower is due in spring 2012 from houghton mifflin harcourt. Poems by salamun, tomaz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
How you eavesdrop the hammering blacksmith and peek at his watch. Lucky for me, i was driving the first time i heard tomaz salamun s poem ships on poetry off the shelf, the poetry foundations podcast. At once daring and clearvoiced, the book for my brother is an extraordinary achievement. The book for my brother by tomaz salamun 2006, paperback. Tomaz salamun was born in 1941 in zagreb, croatia and raised in koper, slovenia. I havent read it, but im sure it will be both illuminating as well as mightily accurate. Tomaz salamun simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Playful, irreverent, and exuberant, salamuns poetry was deeply influenced by frank ohara, john ashbery, ted berrigan, and other poets of the new york school. The beauty of the angel is in the cask that bolted your heart. Lucky for me, i was driving the first time i heard tomaz salamuns poem ships on poetry off the shelf, the poetry foundations podcast.
In 1960, he began to study art history and history at university of ljubljana. When he died at the very end of 2014, poets american poets, especially were quick to gather in a circle around this legacy, writing words of praise and admiration that were not simply eulogies but reassertions of salamuns crucial role in the experimentalist impulse that. He was a leading name of postwar neoavantgarde poetry in central europe and internationally acclaimed absurdist. Like charles simic, salamun sets poems in tumbleddown villages, in the aftermath of mysterious wars, sometimes writing for. Explore books by tomaz salamun with our selection at. This series published by black ocean is the first posthumous collection of the poets work. Slovenian poet tomaz salamun was one of europes most prominent poets of his generation and was a leader of the eastern european avantgarde. Poetry and politics can be like friends you hate to see at the same party. Rommel was kissing heavens dainty hands and yet from his airplane above the sahara my uncle rafko perhauc still blew him to bits. The selected poems of tomaz salamun eccos modern european poetry series. A history of grand eating by tomaz salamun and roy strong 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Dec 28, 2014 sad news spread through the poetry world yesterday that the great slovenian poet tomaz salamun has passed away at the age of 73. May 28, 2004 hass opened the book at history which begins by sticking its tongue out at such pofaced curiosity. He is a wry fantasist with the surrealist gift for striking and unlikely juxtapositions, his best work shows flashes of a sardonic, almost caustic wit.
Very very gently, very very slowly, so it will last longer. Prose poetry, hybrid works, and translations of works of poetry by living writers from any language into english are also eligible. He published his first book, poker, the following year in ljubljana, when he was only. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. His work has been called a poetic bridge between old european. In early 1970s he spent two years at iowa on the international writing programme, and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tomaz salamun has published more than thirty books of poetry. His recent books translated into english are the book for my brother mariner books, poker ugly duckling press, woods and chalices harcourt, and theres the hand and theres the arid chair counterpath press. The shepherd, the hunter by tomaz salamun, sonja kravanja and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He studied art history and worked as a curator and a conceptual artist before turning to the written word. The book for my brother is an extraordinary achievement.