Tomas Transtromer Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tomas Transtromer.

Tomas Transtromer (1931-2015) was a renowned Swedish poet and psychologist. Known for his deeply introspective and evocative poems, Transtromer explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the complexities of human existence. His works were characterized by concise yet powerful language, using vivid imagery to capture the essence of life's transient moments. Transtromer's notable collections include "Baltics" (1974), "Banging on the Doors of Nothingness" (2011), and "The Deleted World" (2006). His contributions earned him numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2011, making him the first Swedish poet to receive this prestigious honor since 1974.

A ship's engine far away on the water expands the summer-nig

A ship's engine far away on the water expands the summer-night horizon. Both joy and sorrow swell in the dew's magnifying glass. Without really knowing, we divine; our life has a sister ship, following quietly another route. While the sun blazes behind the islands.

Tomas Transtromer

Life

Society's dark hull drifts further and further away. It is t

Society's dark hull drifts further and further away. It is this place - the place of our separation, our distinction - that much of his poetry occupies.

Tomas Transtromer

Poetry