Alexander Benedict

Alexander Benedict, a poet and scholar focused on German poetry and American counterculture, shares fascinating insights on the connections between Rainer Maria Rilke, Paul Celan, and Cleveland's DA Levy. They discuss how Levy's work mirrors Rilke’s mystical use of angels and confronts themes of mortality and beauty. The conversation highlights the complexity of translating poetry and how Buddhist influences shape Levy's identity, revealing ties to literary figures like Gary Snyder rather than the Beat poets. It's a deep dive into poetic traditions that defy cultural boundaries.