Mind’s Eye: Notelets & Dialogues in Tribute to Paul Celan

Mind’s Eye: Notelets & Dialogues in Tribute to Paul Celan by Carol Rumens is a profound exploration of memory, language, and trauma. In this compelling collection, Rumens engages in a dialogue with the life and work of the poet Paul Celan, whose poetry was deeply influenced by his experiences during the Holocaust and his struggle with mental illness. Through poems that range from intimate ’notelets’ to imagined conversations between Celan and his unfinished work, Rumens offers a tribute that reflects on the fragility of life, the endurance of art, and the complexities of survival. This collection is an homage to one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic poets, bringing new perspectives on grief, displacement, and the transformative power of words.