Of ghosts and angels: The Painted Room by Inger Christensen Recently re-issued by New Directions, Denise Newman’s translation of Inger Christensen’s 1976 novella The Painted Room might at first appear to be somewhat more conventional than the Danish poet’s …

ICYMI My 3rd review for #WITMonth (and my 7th Christensen read for 2025) is this newly re-issued novella, translated by Denise Newman. #DanishLit
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