9780243394319 - Specimens of the Polish Poets: with Notes and Observations on the Literature of Poland Classic Reprint by John Bowring (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book brings together a collection of Polish poems with notes and observations on the literary history of Poland. Exploring the rich and largely unknown field of Polish poetry, the author presents specimens of the work of its most celebrated poets to provide an overview of the development of Polish literature, its themes and ideas. The author traces the progress of the Polish language and its literature from its earliest roots through to the tumultuous period of national resurgence in the 18th and 19th centuries. The author highlights key moments of literary and political history, discussing the influence of foreign powers and the impact of social and political events on the work of Polish poets. The book offers a valuable insight into a neglected area of European literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.