Wisława Szymborska: The Collected Works (2-volume set)

The poetic world of Wisława Szymborska is composed of everyday trivialities and fragments of life,
while also addressing universal major issues.
She writes in precise and evocative language, like a whisper, yet exceptionally powerful.
And at the center of this world is humanity: you, me, each and every one of us.
This miracle should be astonishing, but people have grown accustomed to it.
 

To commemorate the centenary of this Nobel Prize-winning poet, this book specially compiles all of Szymborska's poems: from her debut work "Looking for Words" to fourteen poetry collections, along with hitherto unpublished poems, all included. The beginning of each chapter indicates the edition on which this republication is based, as well as the date of the first publication of that poetry collection. For works that were first published in newspapers or magazines before being included in a collection, the original source of publication is noted below the work.
This book includes critical commentary by Professor Wojciech Ligęza, a leading authority on Szymborska's poetry. His afterword serves as a guide, allowing readers to navigate through Szymborska's rich and varied contexts and interpretations.
The Complete Works of Wisława Szymborska allows us to trace the evolution of the poet's creative life, rediscover her keen sensitivity and subtlety, and recall those unforgettable lines of poetry.
These poems make one pause and gaze. Their profound insights are admirable, their contemporaneity is surprising, and the richness of their observations invites contemplation.