Nina Cassian était une auteure roumaine renommée dont l'œuvre se caractérise par sa fantaisie et son intelligence. Sa poésie explore souvent les thèmes de l'identité, de la mémoire et de la relation entre l'art et la vie. D'un style unique mêlant lyrisme et esprit, elle s'est taillé une place significative parmi les figures littéraires européennes de premier plan. Bien qu'exilée de son pays natal, son héritage littéraire demeure puissant et inspirant.
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.