Olszer Krystyna S. - Adam Mickiewicz in polish and English

Olszer Krystyna S. - Adam Mickiewicz in polish and English -

Bilingual As a full blooded Romantic, Mickiewicz left a treasure of unforgettable love poems. This beautiful gift edition contains poems addressed to Maryla (his Beatrice), as well as sonnets and verses of sensual and spiritual love. The editor, Krystyna Olszer, wrote an informative introduction; she is a native of Poland, teaches Polish at Hunter College, and is the book review editor for Polish Review. This new volume marks the bicentennial of the birth of a poet who is second to none in Polish literature. As a full blooded Romantic, Mickiewicz left a treasure of unforgettable love poems. With over 50 poems, this beautiful bilingual gift edition contains poems addressed to Maryla (his Beatrice), as well as sonnets and verses of sensual and spiritual love in all shades of Romantic passion -- "To -- (In the Alps at Splugen)", "Romanticism", "Resignation", "The Nixie", and "The Akkerman Steppes", along with the editor's informative introduction, are all included in this collection ! Uwagi: Oprawa lekko zarysowana, wytarta i przybrudzona. Brzegi stron lekko zakurzone. Kartki pożółkłe.