Selected and Last Poems 1931-2004

Explore the profound world of Czeslaw Milosz with 'Selected and Last Poems 1931-2004', a stunning collection that captures the essence of a literary giant. This beautifully curated selection showcases some of Milosz's most beautiful and powerful poetry, reflecting on his life's journey through tumultuous historical events, personal memories, and unwavering loyalty to his native Polish language. Within these pages, readers will discover poignant verses such as 'Cafe', where he contemplates the effects of revolutions and wars, and 'My Faithful Mother Tongue', a heartfelt tribute to his roots. Milosz's reflections on his school experiences in 'The World' and his vivid recollections of Parisian streets in 'Bypassing Rue Descartes' blend tenderness with fierce critique, inviting readers into his deeply human narrative. This collection not only embodies the horrors and beauty of existence, but also highlights the transformative power of poetry itself. Winner of the esteemed Nobel Prize for Literature in 1980, Czeslaw Milosz's work remains timeless, offering insight into the complex tapestry of 20th-century history and its impact on personal identity. 'Selected and Last Poems 1931-2004' is a must-have for poetry lovers and anyone interested in the rich legacy of Milosz. Immerse yourself in this essential piece of literature and experience the joy and contemplation that poetry can bring.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141392301
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368


Description:
The most beautiful and powerful of Milosz's poems from across his writing life
This selection brings together the most beautiful and powerful of Czeslaw Milosz's poems, spanning his writing life. In verses such as 'Cafe' he considers the upheaval, revolutions and two world wars that he had witnessed, while 'My Faithful Mother Tongue' reflects the loyalty he felt to his native Polish language. He also remembers his schooldays in 'The World', and in 'Bypassing Rue Descartes' recalls the Paris streets of his student years, displaying both tenderness and tough-minded fury towards those who shaped his experiences. Writing not about abstract emotions, but about the horrors and beauty that he directly observed, Milosz opens our eyes to the joy-bringing potential of the poetry to which he gave his life.
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Czeslaw Milosz (1911-2004) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1980. Born in Lithuania while it was still part of the Russian Empire, he lived much of his life in Poland or exiled in California. He was the author of one of the definitive books on totalitarianism, The Captive Mind, but also wrote with extraordinary vividness and moral authority on his childhood, his experiences under Nazism and on the tragedy of Central Europe.