Dells and Hollows Format: Paperback

A collection of Slovenian poetry exploring memory, loss, and transformation.

Dells and Hollows presents a selection of poems by Marjan Strojan, translated by the poet himself. Divided into four sections, the collection explores themes of memory, loss, transformation, and the human connection to nature. The book includes the Slovenian originals for some poems, offering a unique comparative experience.

With an introduction by Sydney Lea, this collection is for readers of poetry interested in translated works, Slovenian literature, and philosophical reflections. Discover the complex subtleties and emotional depth of Strojan's verse, offering a glimpse into a different cultural perspective.

Marjan Strojan is a poet and translator who has worked as a baggage carrier and load-sheet-man at an airport, a film critic in Ljubljana, and a journalist in London. Translations of his works have appeared in many languages. He has been awarded the Sovré Translation Prize and the France Prešeren Foundation Prize for his translations. He lives in Slovenia. Sydney Lea is the former Poet Laureate of Vermont and the founder of the New England Review. He is the author of numerous titles including Ghost of Pain, A Little Wilderness, and Pursuit of a Wound. He lives in Newbury, Vermont.