To the Outermost Stars by Stein Mehren, trans. Agnes Langeland Anne Walsh Donnelly The teasing title poem of

The teasing title poem of this book is about weather

writing 'in praise of perception'

A wise cat among wonders

‘This latest offering is a turning point in the poet's career – he has allowed himself vulnerability and authenticity whilst sacrificing none of the artistry and verbal dexterity upon which he has built his reputation

imagist doctrine has always been at the heart of Laurie Duggan’s sharp-eyed work

To the Outermost Stars by Stein Mehren, trans. Agnes Langeland Anne Walsh Donnelly The teasing title poem ofStein Mehren, Norwegian poet and playwright, writes in the language of the heart, weaving his themes and imagery into a kind of baroque music, in poems that swell and fall like symphonies. Writing about love and desire, and the despair that often attends them, he weaves together classical love stories and intimate expressions of love in daily life to create a tapestry of the strongest human emotions. Stein Mehren "is one of Norwegian literature's