“Today when two people decide upon a thoughtless and precipitate abbreviation of the physical space between them, they think, at least at that moment, that they're mutually attracted and drawn together by an overwhelming force.”
Quote by Wislawa Szymborska
Work
Nonrequired Reading: Prose Pieces
This book compiles a selection of prose works, including essays, stories, and other narrative forms, which delve into a range of topics and literary techniques. 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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