Sovereignties in Question: The Poetics of Paul Celan

The book explores profound encounters between Jacques Derrida and Paul Celan, focusing on themes such as the uniqueness of signatures, the concept of the trace, and the complexities of language and translation. It delves into the nature of testimony, promise, and the possibility of the impossible, emphasizing the poem's address to the irreducibly other. Through a blend of hermeneutics and deconstruction, Derrida reveals insights into Celan's work, culminating in a call to responsibility echoed in Celan's poignant lines.