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Prometheus's Role Of The Poet, Sarah M. Connelly
Prometheus's Role Of The Poet, Sarah M. Connelly
Student Publications
This essay examines the characterization of Prometheus in the opening speech of Prometheus Unbound, by Percy Shelley, through the lens of Shelley’s “Defense of Poetry” in order to argue Prometheus’ existence as a poet. By giving humanity wisdom and bridging the gap between logic and compassion, Prometheus becomes the point from which imagination, beauty, art, and poetry stems. Prometheus’ role developed into a model of morality and love in contrast to the fear and spite of Zeus, whose influence is reflected in the evils of mankind. Yet, through the torturous reign of Zeus, Prometheus transcends his hate by retracting his …
Kreuzberg/Calvary, Utz Rachowski, Michael Ritterson
Kreuzberg/Calvary, Utz Rachowski, Michael Ritterson
German Studies Faculty Publications
Utz Rachowski's poem "Kreuzberg," first published in 1995, appears here in English translation surrounded by the work of much younger talents.
No Man’S Land, Kelsey C. Boyce
No Man’S Land, Kelsey C. Boyce
Student Publications
This poem is inspired by a set of letters between Jes Jerry Jessen and his sister Helen during his time as a soldier during World War I.
Interieur / Interior, Utz Rachowski, Michael Ritterson
Interieur / Interior, Utz Rachowski, Michael Ritterson
German Studies Faculty Publications
This poem, from a 1995 collection by a German Writer-in-Residence Utz Rachowski, appears with a facing-page translation by Ritterson in the inaugural issue of the arts review from Franklin & Marshall College.
Mein Lieblingstier / My Favorite Animal, Utz Rachowski, Michael Ritterson
Mein Lieblingstier / My Favorite Animal, Utz Rachowski, Michael Ritterson
German Studies Faculty Publications
This issue includes a profile of Utz Rachowski, who was writer in residence for German Studies in spring 2012, focusing on his earlier creative life under a repressive system and his continuing efforts to rebuild a free and humane society in unified Germany.
Four Poems By Utz Rachowski, Utz Rachowski, Michael Ritterson
Four Poems By Utz Rachowski, Utz Rachowski, Michael Ritterson
German Studies Faculty Publications
These four of Rachowski's poems were written at the conclusion of a visit to the US in 2008 and reflect his observations on poverty, freedom, slavery, and conflict in the US and West Africa.