The Taste of Steel, The Smell of Snow by Pia Tafdrup trans. David McDuff John Foggin desperately trying to get beyond

desperately trying to get beyond appetite

Belarusian

a territory holding all our belongings

and whose artistry reveals the riches and ruins of our plundered hearts

’ – Alice Oswald

The Taste of Steel, The Smell of Snow by Pia Tafdrup trans. David McDuff John Foggin desperately trying to get beyondPia Tafdrup is one of Denmarks leading poets. She has published over 20 books in Danish since her first collection appeared in 1981, and her work has been translated into many languages. She received the 1999 Nordic Council Literature Prize Scandinavias most prestigious literary award for Queens Gate, which was published in David McDuffs English translation by Bloodaxe in 2001. Also in 2001, she was appointed a Knight of the Order of Dannebrog, and in