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OverviewShadowtime is an opera based on the work and life of the German philosopher, essayist, and cultural critic Walter Benjamin. The libretto by Bernstein was written for the internationally renowned composer Brian Ferneyhough. The opera had its premier at the Munich Biennale in 2004 and has been performed in Paris and other German cities. In July of 2005, the opera will be performed by The Lincoln Center in New York City, at which time the published libretto will be featured. Charles Bernstein is one of the most noted poets of contemporary American literature. His books include Islets/Irritations, The Sophist, Dark City (which will be reprinted by Green Integer in 2006), With Strings, and a collection of selected poems, Republics of Reality: 1975-1995 (published by Sun & Moon Press and available through Green Integer). He is also acclaimed for his critical essays, which include Content's Dream (Sun & Moon Press, now available from Northwestern University Press) and A Poetics (Harvard University Press), and, in addition, a collection of essays and poems, My Way: Speeches and Poems. Formerly the David Gray Professor of Poetry and Letters at the State University of New York, Buffalo, Bernstein is now a professor of literature at the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in New York City. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles BernsteinPublisher: Green Integer Imprint: Green Integer Dimensions: Width: 10.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 15.20cm Weight: 0.111kg ISBN: 9781933382005ISBN 10: 1933382007 Pages: 125 Publication Date: 21 July 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationFormerly the David Gray Professor of Poetry and Letters at the State University of New York, Buffalo, Bernstein is now Professor of Literature at the University Pennsylvania. He lives in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |