FIDELITY. MEMORIES OF ZBIGNIEW HERBERT - ANNA ROMANIUK

A touching and reflective journey through the life and work of one of the most outstanding Polish poets of the 20th century. The book "Fidelity. Memories of Zbigniew Herbert" is a collection of memories, anecdotes, and personal reflections of people who were fortunate enough to know Zbigniew Herbert personally. It is a story about an extremely complex man full of contradictions, but above all, about an artist devoted to his work and faithful to his ideals.

• Sensitive, austere, generous, resentful - showing different faces of Herbert
• Stories of family, friends, and acquaintances - unique perspectives on the poet's life
• Fidelity to ideas, people, and places - key values in Herbert's life
• Hardcover edition - guarantees durability and elegance
• Impressions about Herbert - multi-layered, subjective memories

Anna Romaniuk, a literary historian and head of the Manuscript Department of the National Library, has undertaken the effort to collect and compile these valuable memories. Thanks to her work, we can get to know Zbigniew Herbert not only as an outstanding poet but also as a man of flesh and blood, with his joys, sorrows, and weaknesses. This book is not only a tribute to Herbert but also a valuable historical document that helps us better understand the realities of life in the People's Republic of Poland and the challenges faced by artists of that time.

The memories contained in the book show Herbert as a man who was extremely demanding of himself and others, but at the same time full of warmth and empathy. His work, although often touching on difficult topics, always carried a message of hope and faith in humanity. Herbert was a master of words, he could express the deepest emotions and thoughts in simple words. His poems still touch the hearts of readers and inspire reflection on the meaning of life.

"Fidelity. Memories of Zbigniew Herbert" is a must-read for all lovers of poetry and literary history. It is a book that will surely remain in memory for a long time and encourage readers to reach for Zbigniew Herbert's work again.

The book, published by PWN, has 576 pages and a format of 211x156 mm, which ensures comfortable reading and durability of the edition. The year of publication is 2014.