HENDRIK BEHNISCH – “In the Stranger”

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HENDRIK BEHNISCH
“In der Fremde“
(self-published)

With “In der Fremde”, Hendrik Behnisch presents a volume of poetry that overturns classic stereotypical ideas of what such a volume of poetry should look like. The verses are free and unconventional, but develop their very own rhythm. Hendrik Behnisch’s penchant for unusual words and dense metaphors leaves an archaic feeling. This ensures that “In der Fremde” cannot and should not simply be leafed through quickly, but that the resourceful mind likes to lose itself in the one or other verse and let the head cinema take its course. Those who engage with it will recognize the big picture behind it, which is divided into three parts and also reveals personal things along the way. In short: “In der Fremde” is a somewhat different book of poetry that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.

Claudia Zinn-Zinnenburg

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