Beckmann Variations & Other Poems

Exploring the concept of ekphrasis, Michael Heller offers a profound meditation on the works of painter Max Beckmann, intertwining poetry and prose. He examines Beckmann's art as a reflection of contemporary civilization's tumultuous nature, revealing the duality of horror and beauty within these images. With Yeats as a guiding influence, Heller's reflections highlight the unsettling yet restorative qualities of Beckmann's paintings, inviting readers to confront the catastrophic impulses of modern life.