One of the most famous books by the great poet, now available for the first time in a complete German translation. Philippe Jaccottet, the Swiss poet who has lived in France for decades, is regarded as one of the great voices of European poetry. In 2014, he became a classic with his inclusion in the renowned Bibliothèque de la Pléiade, yet he remains an extraordinarily contemporary poet who continually engages and moves his readers. Peter Handke referred to him as a "servant of visibility" during the presentation of the Petrarca Prize, describing him as a wanderer and observer "slowly in the shadows." "Thoughts Under the Clouds" is among his most famous books. It is a cycle of transition, leading from childhood themes to old age, from the end of summer into winter, but also towards the "word joy," as one central chapter is titled. Philippe Jaccottet's poems impress with their closeness to the earth.