Lyrikband

poetry collection, volume of verse

noun LUE-rik-bant Rare

Usage Note

Lyrikband specifically denotes a published book containing poems, as opposed to a prose anthology. Debut Lyrikbände often appear with small specialist presses and reach a limited but dedicated readership.

Examples

"Ihr neuer Lyrikband wurde für den Deutschen Buchpreis nominiert."

Natural Translation

Her new poetry collection was nominated for the German Book Prize.

Literal Translation

Her new poetry-volume was for the German Book-Prize nominated.

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