“All is mine but nothing owned, nothing owned for memory, and mine only while I look.”
Quote by Wislawa Szymborska
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Sounds, Feelings, Thoughts: Seventy Poems
This book is a compilation of seventy poems that delve into the intricate connections between auditory experiences, emotional responses, and personal contemplation. The poems are crafted to evoke a sense of auditory and emotional resonance, inviting readers to engage with the text on multiple levels. more
Author
Wislawa Szymborska
Wisława Szymborska was a distinguished Polish poet celebrated for her concise, witty, and thought-provoking verses. Born on July 2, 1923, in Kraków, she spent much of her life in the city, which deeply influenced her work. Szymborska's poetry often explores themes of human experience, nature, and the absurdity of life. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1996, making her the sixteenth woman to receive the honor. She passed away on February 1, 2012. more
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