O the chimneys On the ingeniously devised habitati · Nelly Sachs

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O the chimneys On the ingeniously devised habitations of death When Israel’s body drifted as smoke Through the air— Was welcomed by a star, a chimney sweep, A star that turned black Or was it a ray of sun? 1

Death and Mourning

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Nelly Sachs

1891-12-10 — 1970-05-12 · Berlin-Schöneberg

Nelly Sachs was a German-language Jewish poet and playwright, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her work is deeply marked by the experience of the Holocaust and her life as a refugee. Her poetry, often described as a "song of mourning and hope," explores themes such as suffering, memory, diaspora, and the search for redemption. Through a lyrical and visionary style, Sachs gives voice to the victims of persecution, but also seeks a sense of transcendence and communion with the divine. Her writing is a poignant testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of barbarity.

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1966

Nobel de Literatura

The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually to authors who have produced outstanding works in the field of literature, with an ideal geared towards humanity.