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What is the English translation of Paul Celan's most famous poem, "Todesfuge"?

  • "Death fugue"

  • "Life melodrama"

  • "Dreadful sonnet"

  • "Bleak ballad"

Answer

The "Death Fugue" is renowned for its poignant portrayal of the harrowing realities faced by individuals amidst turmoil and oppression, particularly during the Holocaust. Celan weaves a haunting tapestry of imagery and symbolism to convey the complexities of human suffering, loss, and resilience in the darkest of times.
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