Amber Necklace from Gdansk
Title | Amber Necklace from Gdansk PDF eBook |
Author | Linda Nemec Foster |
Publisher | LSU Press |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 2001-11-01 |
Genre | Poetry |
ISBN | 9780807127124 |
Inspired by her Polish American heritage and her first visit to her family’s homeland in 1996, Linda Nemec Foster’s stunning new collection poignantly reflects on the immigrant experience—an experience of loss and discovery, of ambivalence and pride, of deep tragedy and redemption. Foster’s own ethnicity as the daughter of second-generation immigrants from Poland is colored by America’s somewhat disinterested view of the “other” Europe—only recently emerged from history’s dark shadow—and of a country that for a hundred years did not exist as a political entity. In the book’s opening poem, “The Awkward Young Girl Approaching You,” she struggles with this sense of ethnic identity: “Who will speak for the dis-possessed, / those who come from nowhere, / whose birthplace cannot be found / on any map . . . ?” Foster’s attempts to reclaim an ethnic heritage, to search for herself in the mirror of her family’s history, resonate throughout her verse. Divided into four parts and employing an impressive variety of poetic styles and forms, Amber Necklace from Gda ́nsk moves from lyric childhood memories and descriptions of immigrant life to prose poems that interweave the mythic and historic past with the present. Foster captures the stark sense of loss that permeates Poland—from Chopin’s self-exile, to the silence of rain, to the overwhelming horror of the Holocaust—and concludes with a group of poems that reveal resilience in the face of a haunted past and an iconoclastic present. Imaginative, powerful, surprising, and magical, Foster’s lines breathe life into the land, history, and culture of her ancestors. Who will speak for the dispossessed? These poems will.
Amber Necklace from Gdańsk
Title | Amber Necklace from Gdańsk PDF eBook |
Author | Linda Nemec Foster |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Americans |
ISBN |
Amber Necklace from Gdańsk
Title | Amber Necklace from Gdańsk PDF eBook |
Author | Linda Nemec Foster |
Publisher | LSU Press |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Poetry |
ISBN | 9780807127117 |
Inspired by her Polish American heritage and her first visit to her family's homeland in 1996, Linda Nemec Foster's stunning new collection poignantly reflects on the immigrant experience -- an experience of loss and discovery, of ambivalence and pride, of deep tragedy and redemption. Foster's own ethnicity as the daughter of second-generation immigrants from Poland is colored by America's somewhat disinterested view of the "other" Europe -- only recently emerged from history's dark shadow -- and of a country that for a hundred years did not exist as a political entity. In the book's opening poem, "The Awkward Young Girl Approaching You," she struggles with this sense of ethnic identity: "Who will speak for the dispossessed, / those who come from nowhere, / whose birthplace cannot be found / on any map . . . ?" Foster's attempts to reclaim an ethnic heritage, to search for herself in the mirror of her family's history, resonate throughout her verse.
New Poems from the Third Coast
Title | New Poems from the Third Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Delp |
Publisher | Wayne State University Press |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | American poetry |
ISBN | 9780814327975 |
An anthology that offers a sampling of the best poetry written by Michigan writers.
Along the Amber Route
Title | Along the Amber Route PDF eBook |
Author | C. J. Schüler |
Publisher | Sandstone Press Ltd |
Pages | 360 |
Release | 2020-02-27 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1912240920 |
'Timely and powerful.' Financial Times Portable and expensive, amber has always been a desirable commodity. C.J. Schüler follows the historic Amber Route from St Petersburg to Venice through three millennia of history. Throughout his journey, current politics and his own family's experience of persecution and flight are never far from his mind.As he traces the greatest fault lines of European geopolitics and explores lands contested by Romans and Vandals, Teutons and Slavs, empires and the former Iron Curtain, Schüler must also confront his family history, Nazism and the Holocaust.
Dictionary of Midwestern Literature, Volume Two
Title | Dictionary of Midwestern Literature, Volume Two PDF eBook |
Author | Philip A. Greasley |
Publisher | Indiana University Press |
Pages | 1074 |
Release | 2016-08-08 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 0253021162 |
The Midwest has produced a robust literary heritage. Its authors have won half of the nation's Nobel Prizes for Literature plus a significant number of Pulitzer Prizes. This volume explores the rich racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region. It also contains entries on 35 pivotal Midwestern literary works, literary genres, literary, cultural, historical, and social movements, state and city literatures, literary journals and magazines, as well as entries on science fiction, film, comic strips, graphic novels, and environmental writing. Prepared by a team of scholars, this second volume of the Dictionary of Midwestern Literature is a comprehensive resource that demonstrates the Midwest's continuing cultural vitality and the stature and distinctiveness of its literature.
The Complete Travel Guide for Gdansk (Poland)
Title | The Complete Travel Guide for Gdansk (Poland) PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Youguide International BV |
Pages | 117 |
Release | |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN |
"The Complete Travel Guide" Series offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse destinations worldwide. Each book provides detailed insights into local culture, history, attractions, and practical travel tips, ensuring travellers are well-prepared to embark on memorable journeys. With vibrant illustrations, beautiful pictures and up to date information, this series is an essential companion for any type of traveller seeking enriching experiences.