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Title: Love, Sex & Death in the Poetry of Boleslaw Lesmian: Bilingual Polish-English Edition
Author: LESMIAN BOLESLAW
Illustrator: WEYLAND MARCEL (TRANS)
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 02/03/2015
Imprint: BRANDL & SCHLESINGER
Price: $26.95
Publishing status: Active
Bolesław Leśmian (born Bolesław Lesman, 1877 1937) was
a Polish poet, artist and member of the Polish Academy of
Literature. He was one of the most influential poets of the
early 20th century in Poland, one of the best poets of 20th
century.
Leśmian developed a unique style of his own. In his poems,
in a fantastical, mythical and fabulous environment, often
related to Polish folklore and traditions, he described his life
philosophy. Protagonists of his works are usually handicapped
humans, struggling between their culture and Nature, unable
to accept their fate. He also expressed the idea that poets are
examples of primitive mankind, the only ones able to live with
both culture and Nature.
His style is also notable for numerous neologisms, many of
which are still in use in everyday Polish language. Since his
death, he has been called one of the greatest Polish poets ever
and certainly one of the most interesting artists of the inter –
war period. He was also the creator of a unique stylised Polish
folk ballad and personal lyrics. In addition, he is frequently
mentioned as the most notable poet to write erotic poetry in
Polish.
ISBN: 9781921556821
Dimension: 217mm X 135mm