The most beautiful poems by Jan Wagner in one volume. Jan Wagner showcases the best of fifteen years of poetic creation. Even in his debut collection with the lofty title "Probebohrung im Himmel" (Test Drilling in Heaven), all the qualities that characterize Jan Wagner's poetry were present: elegance and wit, virtuosity and playfulness, curiosity and dedication, precision and cool sensuality. Six poetry collections later, up to the "Regentonnenvariationen" (Rain Barrel Variations), Jan Wagner's poetry has gained in intensity and scope. Page by page, this selection arranged by the author himself conveys what a successful poem can achieve and why we should all read more poetry.