His poetic achievement (eight volumes of verse written over a period of thirty-eight years) has received extensive critical acclaim, both, in his native land and beyond, in Europe and the United States. His works, have been widely translated, and have reached a remarkably diverse audience. His eight collections have been translated into English in their entirety, in different editions, by Anne Pennington in Great Britain and distinguished poet Charles Simic in the United States. Additionally, his collections have given rise to extensive critical analyses, including several books devoted exclusively to his poetry.