Alter Meister blickt in den Alten Orient: Peter Huchels Gedicht Pfeilspitze des Ada

摘要

The paper explains the meaning of the title of a one of Huchel's last poems ("The ninth hour"), which has remained enigmatic to this day. The title – "Pfeilspitze des Ada" – points to one of the oldest archeological finds with alphabetical scripts known. This early alphabet, conceived by the Phoenicians, was adapted (and slightly revised) by the Ancient Greeks and therefore foreshadows our alphabet. In this intricate manner Huchels poem refers to the prints of our culture.