Pleskova, Alina
Toska
- ISBN 13:
- 9781646052721
- author:
- Pleskova, Alina
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Deep Vellum Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 14.8 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Toys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Toska Poems by Alina Pleskova explores themes of rootlessness and anti-nationalism, delving into the complexities of feeling like an outsider in one's own culture. The poems examine the dissonance and alienation that can arise from societal expectations, revealing a sense of despair and existential weariness. Pleskova's work probes the limitations of sexual liberalism and hedonism as means to escape the feelings of toska, or melancholic longing without a singular cause. Instead, she expresses a strong desire for a different world, one where everyone can find a sense of belonging and connection. Through her poetry, Pleskova conveys a powerful message about the need for a more inclusive and equitable society, one that acknowledges the complexities of identity and community.