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Which work is considered Bachmann's postwar masterpiece poem?

  • Requiem for the Living

  • Die gestundete Zeit

  • Poems of the Night

  • Elegies for the Future

Answer

Die gestundete Zeit, Bachmann's postwar masterpiece poem, delves into existential themes, exploring the passage of time, life's temporality, and the human experience of living in anticipation. Written in free verse, the poem reflects the fractured and disjointed nature of modern existence, capturing Bachmann's unique poetic voice and her philosophical introspection.
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