Milosz, Czeslaw
To Begin Where I Am: Selected Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374528591
- author:
- Milosz, Czeslaw
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 33mm
- Genre:
- Essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Czeslaw Milosz's To Begin Where I Am is a comprehensive collection of essays that showcase the poet's versatility as a writer. Spanning over half a century, these writings offer a unique insight into Milosz's thoughts on human nature, politics, and his personal struggles with faith. The essays in this volume demonstrate Milosz's ability to tackle complex themes with wit and incisiveness, while also conveying a deep sense of empathy and understanding. From his observations on the human condition to his reflections on the power of poetry, Milosz's writing is characterized by its lyricism and intellectual depth. This selection includes several essays that have never been translated into English before, offering readers a rare opportunity to engage with Milosz's work in all its complexity.