Tomas Tranströmer

Swedish · 1931–2015

Nobel Prize-winning Swedish poet known for his condensed, image-rich verse that transforms everyday perception into metaphysical revelation.

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“Vi fick se skönhetens ansikte. Det var en del av förrädarens ansikte.”

Svenska

“We got a look at beauty's face. It was part of the face of a traitor.”

“Varje människa är en halvöppen dörr som leder till ett rum för alla.”

Svenska

“Each person is a half-open door leading to a room for everyone.”