About the book
Second Language is the fourth volume of work from the highly acclaimed poet Lisel Mueller. The second language of the title, English, supplanted Mueller’s native language when she came to the United States from Hitler’s Germany at age fifteen. But other second languages are at work here as well. The poems in this collection have to do with memory and metaphor, two forces that enable us to interpret our experience. Each is in a sense a second language, and in Mueller’s employ each gains expression in an imaginative and humanistic voice. In “English as a Second Language,” the various meanings of Second Language come together lucidly and effectively.
Editions of Second Language
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807113370
- PDF
- ISBN 9780807168004
Read an Excerpt
Second Language is the fourth volume of work from the highly acclaimed poet Lisel Mueller. The second language of the title, English, supplanted Mueller’s native language when she came to the United States from Hitler’s Germany at age fifteen. But other second languages are at work here as well. The poems in this collection have to do with memory and metaphor, two forces that enable us to interpret our experience. Each is in a sense a second language, and in Mueller’s employ each gains expression in an imaginative and humanistic voice. In “English as a Second Language,” the various meanings of Second Language come together lucidly and effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Language about?
Second Language is the fourth volume of work from the highly acclaimed poet Lisel Mueller. The second language of the title, English, supplanted Mueller’s native language when she came to the United States from Hitler’s Germany at age fifteen. But other second languages are at work here as well. The poems in this collection have to do with memory and metaphor, two forces that enable us to interpret our experience. Each is in a sense a second language, and in Mueller’s employ each gains expression in an imaginative and humanistic voice. In “English as a Second Language,” the various meanings of Second Language come together lucidly and effectively.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Second Language?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Second Language?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807113370
How long is Second Language and how many pages does it have?
Second Language has 72 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Second Language?
Lisel Mueller
Who is the Publisher of the book Second Language?
LSU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Second Language is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807113370) and pdf(ISBN 9780807168004)
Where can I buy Second Language online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Second Language from below
Where can I buy Second Language?