The Collected Prose: 1948-1998
The Collected Prose: 1948-1998 by Zbigniew Herbert is an illustrated edition published by Ecco on August 10, 2010, featuring 736 pages in English. This collection presents the prose works of the notable Polish essayist and poet, showcasing his significant contributions to literature throughout the 20th century. The volume includes complete texts of his acclaimed works such as Labyrinth on the Sea, Still Life with a Bridle, King of the Ants, and Barbarian in the Garden.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to civilization, particularly focusing on Greece and Rome, reflecting Herbert’s deep engagement with cultural and historical contexts. This edition serves as a companion to his Collected Poems, offering a comprehensive view of Herbert’s literary legacy. The collection is designed to be accessible, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of literature and history as presented by one of Poland’s most revered writers.
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“One of the finest and most original writers…and one of the greatest Polish writers of [the 20th] century. [Herbert] is a figure comparable to, say, T. S. Eliot or W. H. Auden.”
—Edward Hirsch, The New Yorker
Polish essayist, poet, and spiritual leader of his nation’s anti-Communist movement, the late Zbigniew Herbert is a literary giant whose writings are revered throughout Europe and the world. A companion volume to the author’s Collected Poems (Ecco 2007), Collected Prose is the only English language edition of the award-winning writer’s prose works collected in a single, beautiful, accessible volume—including in their entirety his renowned Labyrinth on the Sea, Still Life with a Bridle, King of the Ants, and Barbarian in the Garden.
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