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To Begin Where I Am: Selected Essays
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A Comprehensive Selection Of Essayssome Never Before Translated Into Englishby The Nobel Laureate.To Begin Where I Am Brings Together A Rich Sampling Of Poet Czeslaw Milosz'S Prose Writings. Spanning More Than A Half Century, From An Impassioned Essay On Human Nature, Wartime Atrocities, And Their Challenge To Ethical Beliefs, Written In 1942 In The Form Of A Letter To His Friend Jerzy Andrzejewski, To Brief Biographical Sketches And Poetic Prose Pieces From The Late 1990S, This Volume Presents Milosz The Prose Writer In All His Multiple, Beguiling Guises. The Incisive, Sardonic Analyst Of The Seductive Power Of Communism Is Also The Author Of Tender, Elegiac Portraits Of Friends Famous And Obscure; The Witty Commentator On Polish Complexes Writes Lyrically Of The California Landscape. Two Great Themes Predominate In These Essays, Several Of Which Have Never Appeared Before In English: Milosz'S Personal Struggle To Sustain His Religious Faith, And His Unswerving Allegiance To A Poetry That Is On The Side Of Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'To Begin Where I Am'? A: The main themes of 'To Begin Where I Am' include Czeslaw Milosz's personal struggle to maintain his religious faith and his dedication to poetry that supports humanity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'To Begin Where I Am' is Czeslaw Milosz, a Nobel Laureate known for his profound literary contributions.
- Q: How many essays are included in this collection? A: This collection features a comprehensive selection of essays, totaling 480 pages, some of which have never been translated into English before.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book 'To Begin Where I Am' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'To Begin Where I Am' published? A: The book was published on October 2, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Milosz's work? A: Yes, this book serves as a rich introduction to Milosz's prose writings and is accessible for readers new to his work.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in this collection? A: Readers can expect a mix of incisive analysis, lyrical prose, and tender portraits in Milosz's writing, showcasing his diverse literary talents.
- Q: Are the essays in this book only focused on Polish themes? A: No, while some essays address Polish themes, Milosz also writes about broader topics, including human nature and the California landscape.
- Q: Is there any special edition of this book? A: Yes, 'To Begin Where I Am' is noted as a First Edition collection of essays.
- Q: How does this book contribute to understanding Czeslaw Milosz's perspective on communism? A: The essays include Milosz's sardonic analysis of communism's seductive power, offering insights into his views on ethics and human nature.