Nina Cassian bola uznávaná rumunská autorka, ktorej dielo sa vyznačuje hravosťou a inteligenciou. Jej básne často skúmajú témy identity, pamäti a vzťahu medzi umením a životom. Svojím jedinečným štýlom, ktorý mieša lyriku s vtipom, si vydobyla miesto medzi poprednými európskymi literátmi. Hoci bola donútená k exilu, jej literárny odkaz zostáva silný a inšpiratívny.
Exploring a wide range of themes, the poems reflect on childhood innocence, the vibrancy of color, and the complexities of censorship. They delve into the concepts of freedom and greed, while also addressing feelings of loneliness and love. The collection poignantly captures the human experience of pain and the inevitability of mortality, offering a profound and introspective journey through life's emotional landscape.
Nina Cassian is a born lyric story-teller. Many of her poems take the form of short fables or even parables, fashioned with a unique blend of fantasy, seriousness and humour.
A long-awaited collection--her first written in English--by Romania's leading literary figure for over fifty years, and one of the world's most important voices.