Born in Dresden in 1962, Durs Grunbein is the most significant and successful poet to emerge from the former East Germany, a place where, he wrote, "The Best Refuge was a Closed Mouth." This work introduces Germany's most acclaimed poet to English readers. Publisher: Faber & Faber Author(s): Durs Grunbein Translator: Michael Hofmann Number of pages: 168 Publication date: 2006 Dimensions: 197 x 133 x 12 Cover type: Paperback / softback Editor(s): Michael Hofmann