Lider

poetry by Sutzkever

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  • In Avrom Sutzkever

    His first published collection, Lider (1937; “Songs”), received critical acclaim, praised for its innovative imagery, language, and form. His collection Valdiks (1940; “Sylvan”) celebrates nature. Di festung (1945; “The Fortress”) reflects his experiences as a member of the ghetto resistance movement in Belorussia (Belarus) and his service with Jewish…

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