Darkness Spoken: The Collected Poems by Ingeborg Bachmann

"Darkness Spoken: The Collected Poems" is a compilation of works from a renowned poet that delves into themes of love, death, and political injustice. The collection, which includes both published and unpublished poems, explores the author's personal experiences and observations of post-war Europe. The author's powerful command of language and her exploration of the human condition through her poems make this collection a significant contribution to 20th-century literature.

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Total Points: 102

Since this book was first published in 2006, there is a penalty of 51.2%. The age adjusted score is 49.78.

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