Paul Celan
Paul Celan (1920-1970) was a Romanian-born Jewish poet who wrote in German and is known for his dense, allusive poetry that grappled with themes of loss, trauma, and the Holocaust. His work is marked by its linguistic innovation and emotional depth, establishing him as one of the most significant poets of the post-World War II era. Celan's poetry often reflects his personal experiences and the collective anguish of his time.
Born on Nov 23, 1920 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,627 | $700,000 | 455$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,171 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| Totals | 2 | 37,090,565 | 22,798 | $748,000 | 484$ |
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Venezuela:
Paul Celan is mentioned as the author of the poem 'Negra leche del alba'.
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Switzerland:
Paul Celan was mentioned as a past relationship of Ingeborg Bachmann.
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North Macedonia:
Paul Celan is referenced in relation to his poem about fascists.
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Israel:
Radka Denmarkova mentions being influenced by universalist Holocaust writers like Paul Celan.
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Montenegro:
Paul Celan is remembered in world poetry for his artistic version of his surname and his profound works reflecting on the horrors of the Holocaust.
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France:
Paul Celan's verses are woven into the dreams of the journalist in Nassia Dionyssiou's narrative.
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Sweden:
Paul Celan was invited to read at a meeting of Gruppe 47, only to be met with misunderstanding and mockery.
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Switzerland:
Paul Celan is mentioned as an intellectual who addressed the question of memory related to the Holocaust.
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Switzerland:
Paul Celan was one of the significant Jewish authors published by Siegfried Unseld.
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Denmark:
Paul Celan has been a lifelong inspiration for Anselm Kiefer.
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