"Two souls, alas, dwell in me for rent" is a significant literary work by Mascha Kaléko, one of the most renowned German-speaking poets of the 20th century. Kaléko, who lived between Berlin, New York, and Jerusalem, addresses in her poems the torn identity and search for self of a Jewish writer shaped by flight and displacement. Her works are not only of literary value but also provide deep insights into the cultural and political conditions of her time. This collection of poems is an invitation to engage with Kaléko's unique voice and to understand the complexity of her experiences and emotions. The literary independence of the author is underscored by her ability to assert herself in a male-dominated literary scene. Kaléko's poems are a fascinating web of self and other portrayals that immerse readers in the world of an extraordinary artist.