
Poems
Cyprian Norwid(Author)
Archipelago Books (Publisher)
Published on 2. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
140 pages
978-1-935744-07-8 (ISBN)
Description
Considered a "Christian Socrates" by one critic and a "hieroglyph stylist" by another, Cyprian Norwid was more unanimously recognized, however, as one of the most vital figures in Polish letters whose verse is as idiosyncratic as it is profound. Traveling against the currents of the philosophy of his day, Norwid was a historicist with deep insight into the codes and ripples in the society around him. This engaging bilingual collection, selected and translated from the Polish by Danuta Borchardt, includes many of Norwid's revered poems, including Vademecum. True to its Latin summons, "go with me," the epic poem invites the reader to accompany Norwid on a journey though many lands and timeless question, seeking truth. We witness Norwid decrying the tight-fisted city folk of London, befriending Frédéric Chopin - whom he meets during his travels, and lamenting the death of a friend. Lyrical, moving and often biting, this collection gives an evocative glimpse into the world of an extraordinary poet.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
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Paperback (trade)
sewn/stitched
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
189 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-935744-07-8 (9781935744078)
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Cyprian Norwid