Mickiewicz, Adam
Forefathers' Eve
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911414018
- author:
- Mickiewicz, Adam
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Glagoslav Publications Ltd.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 418
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Forefathers' Eve is a four-part dramatic work that explores themes of mortality, spirituality and the connection between past and present. Written by Adam Mickiewicz in the early 19th century, this grand Polish drama has become one of the most universal works of literature of its time. The title refers to Dziady, an ancient Slavic and Lithuanian feast commemorating the dead, and reflects the Christian background of the Communion of the Saints. This work speaks to men and women across cultures and centuries, with its exploration of revenant spirits and the interpenetration of worlds. Its influence can be seen in world theatre, from Stanislaw Wyspiański to Tadeusz Kantor. Translated into English for the first time, this complete verse translation brings Mickiewicz's masterpiece to a new audience. It has been performed by the Teatr Polski and set to music by Arturas Bumsteinas, demonstrating its enduring relevance and power.
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