The Grove of the Eumenides: New & Selected Poems by Tomas Venclova, edited by Ellen Hinsey

With The Grove of the Eumenides, the Lithuanian poet Tomas Venclova affirms his place as one of Europe's greatest living poets, the heir to Akhmatova, Mandelstam and Milosz. Venclova's masterful poetry upholds a vision of the world that enables us to endure the darkness of our time through his singular insights, ethical endurance and profound compassion. With classical grace, yet manifesting a deep commitment to remain a witness to the contemporary world, The Grove of the Eumenides is a collection of great wisdom.

Venclova's poetry addresses the desolate landscape of the aftermath of totalitarianism, as well as the ethical constants that allow for hope and perseverance. The Grove of the Eumenides addresses issues of democracy, memory, climate, travel, ethics and ageing. There is no overlap between the two editions.

Translated by Diana Senechal and Rimas Uzgiris 

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