Homage to the Lame Wolf: Selected Poems (Field Translation Series)

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Summary: I have entered the realm of magical realism!
Review: This is an incredible collection of poetry by Vasko Popa -- an incredible European poet. The poems are very surreal; it is required to read each poem at least three times in order to grasp its meaning. Each poem has a beautiful and strange world of its own. Plus, there is a lot of magical realism in this book, which is something I always look for in literature.

My favorite Popa poems are "Ashes," "Hunters," and "Heaven's Ring." I also love the Little Box series, especially "The Owners of the Little Box," "The Tenants of the Little Box," and "The Enemies of the Little Box."

This is -- by no stretch of doubt -- the best book of poetry I have ever owned. Charles Simic's translation is excellent; I marvel at his ability to convert beautiful poems into a language that I can appreciate and understand. I highly recommend this incredible book!