The World Shared

The World Shared Poems - The Lannan Translation Selection Series

First Edition

Paperback (24 Jul 2014) | English,Polish

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Publisher's Synopsis

  • First full-length English translation of major Polish poet Dariusz Sosnicki
  • Bilingual edition, with both the original Polish text and the English translation side-by-side
  • Dariusz Sosnicki's poetry is largely influenced by the photo albums of Wlodzimierz Puchalski (1908-1979), a well-known Polish naturalist, photographer and filmmaker, who made his name before WWII. According to the poet, the scale of grayness in his poetry correlates with the color blindness of Puchalski and his black-and-white photographs.
  • Dariusz Sosnicki's poetry is influenced by the "third cycle" of literature and publishing, which grew out of the alternative culture scene (rock music, comics), as well as the overall disagreement with the Polish literary scene of the '80s (which was divided into two currents: the official ono, supported by the regime; and the second, by the underground opposition).
  • The poem "Monster" from the collection is set to be published in the July 29, 2013 issue of The New Yorker, along with a bio and mention of the new book.

  • Book information

    ISBN: 9781938160349
    Publisher: BOA Editions Ltd.
    Imprint: BOA Editions
    Pub date:
    Edition: First Edition
    DEWEY: 891.8518
    DEWEY edition: 23
    Language: English,Polish
    Number of pages: 109
    Weight: 184g
    Height: 229mm
    Width: 152mm
    Spine width: 10mm