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    Paul Celan

    Paul Celan (1920-1970) was born Paul Antschel of a German-speaking Jewish family in Czernowitz, Bukovina, then part of Romania. He was sent to a labor camp during World War II.  After the war, he settled in Paris where he lived with his wife Gisèle Lestrange until his death. He is widely considered to be one of the most innovative and important poets of the twentieth century.

    Paul Celan

    Paul Celan (1920-1970) was born Paul Antschel of a German-speaking Jewish family in Czernowitz, Bukovina, then part of Romania. He was sent to a labor camp during World War II.  After the war, he settled in Paris where he lived with his wife Gisèle Lestrange until his death. He is widely considered to be one of the most innovative and important poets of the twentieth century.

    Awards

    Joint Winner — American Translation Society German Translation Prize, 2017

    Winner — MLA Lois Roth Award, 2000

    Winner — PEN Center USA Literary Award for Translation, 2001

    Winner — PEN/West Translation Award, 2001

    Winner — New York Times Notable Selection, 2000

    Books by Paul Celan

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