Stehe von Lichtern gestreichelt: Gedichte by Kasimir Edschmid
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This isn't a book with a plot in the traditional sense. 'Stehe von Lichtern gestreichelt' is a journey through a mind on fire. Kasimir Edschmid was a key figure in German Expressionism, a movement that reacted to a rapidly industrializing, often dehumanizing world. His poems don't tell a linear story; they capture moments of extreme feeling. You'll move through ecstatic visions of nature, jarring impressions of the modern city, and deep, sometimes painful, explorations of love and isolation. The 'conflict' is internal—the poet's spirit clashing with a reality that feels both overwhelming and empty.
Why You Should Read It
I picked this up out of curiosity and was completely pulled in. Edschmid's language is explosive. He isn't describing a sunset; he's trying to paint it with the energy of a thunderclap. There's a frantic, urgent beauty here that I found totally compelling. It made me think about how we all search for flashes of meaning in our own busy lives. These poems are like those flashes—brief, brilliant, and a little disorienting. It's art that doesn't just want to be read; it wants to be felt in your gut.
Final Verdict
This one's for the mood readers and the literary adventurers. Perfect if you love poets like Rilke or Trakl, or if you just want to experience a powerful, emotional snapshot of a turbulent era. It's not a light, before-bed read. It's a shot of strong, dark coffee for your imagination. If you're open to poetry that prioritizes raw sensation over perfect rhyme, this forgotten voice from a century ago still has something urgent to say.
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Elijah Gonzalez
1 year agoVery helpful, thanks.