Franaszek, Andrzej

Milosz: A Biography

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ISBN 13:
9780674495043
author:
Franaszek, Andrzej
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard Universi
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
544
Dimensions:
23.88 x 16.51 x 3.56 centimetres
Genre:
Biography, Literary, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£27.45

Description

Czeslaw Milosz: A Life of Turbulent Faith. This biography by Andrzej Franaszek offers a rich portrait of the Polish poet and Nobel laureate, set against the tumultuous backdrop of 20th-century Europe. The English-language edition features a new introduction, historical explanations, maps, and a chronology. Milosz's life was marked by periods of exile and displacement, as he navigated the complexities of World War I, the Bolshevik revolution, Nazi occupation, and Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe. Despite this turmoil, the poet remained committed to his craft, finding solace in poetry's capacity for moral resistance and collective hope. Through Franaszek's narrative, Milosz's evolving relationship with faith is revealed - from skepticism to a deeper appreciation of its transformative power. This biography provides a nuanced understanding of the poet's work, illuminating the wisdom that underpinned his writing.

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