Szirtes, George
The Burning of the Books and Other Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852248420
- author:
- Szirtes, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.2 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
George Szirtes' "The Burning of the Books and Other Poems" is a powerful exploration of the patterns that shape our understanding of history. At its core, this collection of narrative sequences is driven by the title-poem, which reimagines the destruction of books in Elias Canetti's novel "Auto Da Fé". The poems that follow expand on these events in innovative forms, while also delving into other themes such as history, documentary, and the origins of love. Szirtes' work draws on his own experiences as a child refugee to Britain after the Hungarian Uprising, and explores how the past continues to influence our present. This collection includes prose poems, monologues, canzoni, and more, all united by Szirtes' unique voice and attention to the ways in which history shapes our understanding of ourselves. Through its diverse forms and themes, "The Burning of the Books and Other Poems" offers a nuanced exploration of the human experience.
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