Poems by Cyprian Norwid

Poems by Cyprian Norwid

The perfect introduction to a classic Polish poet, one of the most intriguing writers of his period. Though Cyprian Norwid is often classified as belonging to the late Romantic period, his work is so original that it is almost impossible to place neatly into one tradition. His beloved Vade-Mecum, celebrated as one of his most important works, broke with all convention, breathing new life into the Polish language Norwid so loved with its spare but layered lyricism. Poems is an engaging selection of some of Norwid's most notable and beloved work.

Throughout his lifetime, poet, playwright, novelist, thinker, and visual artist Cyprian Norwid (1821-1883) was virtually unknown. His poetry, which is full of aphorisms and multi-layered metaphor, lacks the melodic tone that is typical of Romantic poetry. Norwid went into exile after the occupying powers outlawed all writing in the Polish language. He traveled around Europe and America. He died at an Ivry hostel. Danuta Borchardt began translating Witold Gombrowicz's works after a career in psychiatry.

Her Ferdydurke earned the National Translation Prize in 2001, Cosmos obtained an NEA fellowship, and Pornografia took home the renowned Found-in-Translation Award in 2010. Borchardt's short fiction has published in Exquisite Corpse on a regular basis.

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ISBN 13	9781935744078
ISBN 10	1935744070
Title	Poems
Author	Cyprian Norwid
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Archipelago Books
Year published	2011-12-02
Number of pages	140
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