Quote by: Paul Celan

Only one thing remained reachable, close and secure amid all losses: language. Yes, language. In spite of everything, it remained secure against loss.


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Author Bio


  • NamePaul Celan
  • DescriptionRomanian poet and translator
  • AliasesPaul Antschel; Paul Ancel
  • BornNovember 23, 1920
  • DiedApril 28, 1970
  • CountryFrance; Romania
  • ProfessionLinguist; Lyricist; Poet; Translator; Writer
  • AwardsGeorg Büchner Prize; Literaturpreis Der Stadt Bremen; Herder Prize