The World Shared Poems - The Lannan Translation Selection Series

Dariusz SoÔsnicki, Piotr Florczyk (translator), Boris Dralyuk (translator)

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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:	24 Jul 2014
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