When Angels Sing

Poems and Prose of Magda Isanos

Afterword by Elisabeta Isanos-Goian / Illustrated by Alexandra Chirita
Published by Center for Romanian Studies
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Magda Isanos (1916-1944) ranks among the greatest poets in the history of Romanian literature. When Angels Sing: Poetry and Prose of Magda Isanos presents, for the first time, English language versions of her writings, revealing their beauty, sensitivity, and aura of mysticism, along with a premonition of impending doom. One of the most remarkable female voices of her generation, the poetry and prose of Magda Isanos mirror the troubled era in which she lived, as well as the tragedy of her own life. The themes expounded in her literary works are universal, reflecting a wide spectrum of emotions. When Angels Sing is the first English language edition of poems and prose by this remarkable Romanian writer. It includes an introduction to the poetu2019s life and work by A.K. Brackob, along with a postscript by the poetu2019s late daughter, Elisabeta Isanos. A series of original illustrations by Romanian artist, Alexandra Chiri?a give visual expression to the literary creations of Magda Isanos. When Angels Sing is a book that belongs in any representative collection of world literature.

About The Author

Dr. A.K. Brackob is a noted specialist in the history of southeastern Europe. His other books include Scanderbeg: A History of George Castriota and the Albanian Resistance to Islamic Expansion in Fifteenth Century Europe.

About The Illustrator

Product Details

  • Publisher: Center for Romanian Studies (April 17, 2019)
  • Length: 152 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781592111336

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