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Laments (1920)

Laments (1920)

Kochanowski, Jan
Radin, Dorothea Prall

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Literary CriticismPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1166556115
ISBN13: 9781166556112
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Laments (1920) is a collection of poems by Jan Kochanowski, a Polish Renaissance poet. The book is a compilation of elegies and laments written by Kochanowski in response to the death of his daughter, Urszula, in 1579. The poems express the author's deep grief and sorrow over the loss of his beloved child, and reflect on the themes of mortality, faith, and the transience of life. The collection is considered one of the most powerful works of mourning literature in Polish literature, and has been widely read and studied for its emotional depth and poetic beauty. Kochanowski's use of language and imagery is particularly notable, as he employs a range of literary techniques to convey the intensity of his emotions and the complexity of his thoughts. Overall, Laments (1920) is a moving and poignant tribute to the enduring power of love and loss.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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