Philippe Ernewein
Educator/Writer/Speaker/Consultant
The Day That Icarus Crashed Into Our Garden
Poems by Willem M. Roggeman • Translated by Philippe Ernewein
Inspired by myth, modern art, music, and the landscapes of memory, The Day Icarus Crashed Into Our Garden presents forty-seven poems that reveal the richness and imagination of Willem M. Roggeman's work. Through thoughtful and faithful translation, these poems become available to English-speaking readers for the first time, offering moments of beauty, reflection, and discovery. This collection celebrates the power of language to connect people across cultures and reminds us that great poetry speaks beyond the boundaries of place and time.
What Only Painters See
Poems by Willem M. Roggeman • Translated by Philippe Ernewein
A landmark introduction to the poetry of acclaimed Flemish poet Willem M. Roggeman, What Only Painters See invites English-speaking readers into a world shaped by art, music, memory, and imagination. These carefully crafted translations preserve the depth and lyricism of Roggeman's voice while opening a window into one of Belgium's most distinguished contemporary poets. Whether you are discovering Roggeman for the first time or are passionate about poetry in translation, this collection offers a rewarding journey through language, culture, and the visual arts.