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FOCUS:Remembering Zbigniew Herbert

30.10.2024 21:00
This year marks a century since the birth of Zbigniew Herbert ,outstanding Polish poet, essayist, playwright, art critic and traveller
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Zbigniew Herbert oprócz poezji i esejów tworzył także dramaty
Zbigniew Herbert oprócz poezji i esejów tworzył także dramatyPiotr Janowski/PAP/CAF

Events marking the centenary of Herbert’s birth have been held throughout 2024, comprising new publications of his poetry, dramas and essays in the United States, Britain and Slovenia.

In addition to Pan Cogito (Mr. Cogito), Herbert’s most popular works include Struna światła (The Chord of Light), Hermes, pies i gwiazda (Hermes, Dog and Star), and Barbarzyńca w ogrodzie (The Barbarian in the Garden).

His works have been translated into 40 languages. He died in 1998.