Land, das es nicht gibt

For centuries, cultures have crossed their swords in battle in the idyllic mountains of Bosnia. It is only when the conflicts escalate; when the fighting becomes fierce and it is too late, that Bosnia becomes the centre of attention. But between one war and the next, there is life and poetry in full bloom... This poetry anthology by Hadžem Hajdarević invites the reader to plunge into a sea of colours, smells and sounds with alertness and an open heart, in order to live every day, every hour, and every second of life to the fullest.

The bilingual poetry anthology Land, das es nicht gibt [A Country That Does Not Exist] by Hadžem Hajdarević was published by Leipziger Literaturverlag. All German translations (excerpt) are by Astrid Philippsen and Cornelia Marks, with the assistance of the author and poet André Schinkel.