The Galloping Hour

The Galloping HourThe Galloping Hour: French Poems presents an extraordinary collection of poetry by the legendary Alejandra Pizarnik, showcasing verses never before translated into English. This unique anthology contains all of Pizarniks French poems, posthumously published and beautifully rendered for the first time ever. Spanning her creative journey during her time in Paris from 1960 to 1964 and later in Buenos Aires from 1970 to 1971, these poems reflect her deep

The Galloping Hour: French Poems presents an extraordinary collection of poetry by the legendary Alejandra Pizarnik, showcasing verses never before translated into English. This unique anthology contains all of Pizarnik’s French poems, posthumously published and beautifully rendered for the first time ever. Spanning her creative journey during her time in Paris from 1960 to 1964 and later in Buenos Aires from 1970 to 1971, these poems reflect her deep engagement with themes of language, silence, intimacy, and the body, providing a heartfelt exploration of human experience. This collection resonates with the influences of Pizarnik's literary idols, including Charles Baudelaire, Arthur Rimbaud, and Antonin Artaud, echoing her rich literary imagination. The prose poems contained within also highlight her ability to delve into emotional depths, as noted by Rau?l Zurita, who described her work as illuminating “the abysses of emotional sensitivity, desire, and absence.” Perfect for enthusiasts of modern poetry and those seeking to explore the profound insights of a poet revered in both Spanish and French literary traditions, this brand-new edition is a must-have addition to any poetry lover's library. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780811227742
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 96


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The Galloping Hour: French Poems”never before rendered in English and unpublished during her lifetime”gathers for the first time all the poems that Alejandra Pizarnik (revered by Octavio Paz and Roberto Bolan~o) wrote in French. Conceived during her Paris sojourn (1960-1964) and in Buenos Aires (1970-1971) near the end of her tragically short life, these poems explore many of Pizarnik's deepest obsessions: the limitation of language, silence, the body, night, sex, and the nature of intimacy.


Drawing from personal life experiences and echoing readings of some of her beloved/accursed French authors”Charles Baudelaire, Germain Nouveau, Arthur Rimbaud, and Antonin Artaud”this collection includes prose poems that Pizarnik would later translate into Spanish. Pizarnik's work led Rau?l Zurita to note: "Her poetry”with a clarity that becomes piercing”illuminates the abysses of emotional sensitivity, desire, and absence. It presses against our lives and touches the most exposed, fragile, and numb parts of humanity."