Herbert, Zbigniew

Selected Poems (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780241654613
author:: Herbert, Zbigniew
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 19.9 x 13 x 1.7 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Poetry, Continental European, ,
Condition:: New
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Zbigniew Herbert's Selected Poems is a profound and beautiful collection of poetry that invites readers to experience the essence of life. Through his unique voice, Herbert asks fundamental questions about the nature and needs of sentient beings, seeking to 'touch the heart' of existence. Herbert's poetry is characterized by its compression, lucidity, and humanity, drawing on a rich historical and philosophical context that spans from the Medieval Mediterranean to the Classical world. The figure of the trickster often appears in his work, adding a layer of complexity and depth to his exploration of life's mysteries. This outstanding gathering of Herbert's poetic output is introduced by J. M. Coetzee and Alissa Valles, providing readers with a unique opportunity to engage with the beauty and profundity of this remarkable body of work.

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