Stehe von Lichtern gestreichelt: Gedichte

Name: Stehe von Lichtern gestreichelt: Gedichte
Author: Kasimir Edschmid

By Kasimir Edschmid

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German Literature Poetry

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A collection of poems combines intense sensory imagery with nocturnal cityscapes, seascapes, and staged performances. Recurring motifs of light and shadow, bodily passion, dance and theatrical spectacle alternate with abrupt mythic invocations. The diction is vivid and often erotic, deploying terse, striking metaphors and rhythmic surges to move between intimate interior moments and public tableaux. Several pieces juxtapose farewells and memory with boats, circus arenas, and classical figures to examine longing, transience, and the charged materiality of the body.

About the Author

Kasimir Edschmid

Kasimir Edschmid was a German author known for his diverse literary contributions, including novels, essays, and novellas. His works often explore themes of society and culture, reflecting on contemporary issues through a literary lens. Among his notable titles is "Das Bücher-Dekameron / Eine Zehn-Nächte-Tour durch die europäische Gesellschaft und Literatur," which showcases his ability to weave narratives that engage with the complexities of European life. Edschmid's writing is characterized by a blend of realism and introspection, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century German literature.