RITORNI. RETURNS - COLLECTIVE WORK

Discover an extraordinary anthology of Lemko poetry that touches hearts and minds. This unique collective work presents Lemko lyrics in a new, powerful light, expressing a deep attachment to the homeland - Łemkowyna. It is a universal work that touches everyone, regardless of nationality or language, moving them to the core.

• Authentic and diverse voices of Lemko poets
• Sublimation of historical facts and personal experiences
• Moral principles as the foundation of redemption from evil
• Respect for one's neighbor and love for creation
• Sense of the sacred in every aspect of life
• Photos of landscapes and architectural details, captured by sensitive artists

The anthology "Ritorni. Returns" is a collection of poems that pay tribute to the land of ancestors and universal human values. Lemko poetry, after the diaspora of the ethnic group, expresses an unwavering attachment to Łemkowyna, while touching on topics close to every human being. In their poems, the authors sublimate historical facts and personal experiences to extract moral principles that form the foundation of redemption from evil: respect for one's neighbor, love for creation, and a sense of the sacred. This anthology aims to convey the values of Lemko culture beyond geographical boundaries, encouraging a deeper understanding of this rich heritage.

Austeria Publishing House gives the reader this part of the Lemko poetic repertoire, presenting the first attempts to reach the Italian audience. The aim is to counteract the forgetting of this literary heritage, which is a warning calling for ethical behavior that has a beneficial impact on humanity and the entire Lemko community. This publication, which is a monito, aims to preserve the memory of the values that are characteristic of this culture and pass them on to future generations.

The poems are complemented by photographs by Simona Ottolenghi and Roberto Gabriele, who with extraordinary sensitivity captured landscapes, architectural details, elements of folklore and moments from everyday life in Łemkowyna. Their photos provide a counterpoint to the poetry, creating a coherent whole that reflects the beauty and richness of this land. It is a visual journey through the homeland of Nikifor and Andy Warhol, which allows you to understand and appreciate the Lemko culture even more deeply.

Publication details:

Pages: 130, Format: 166x233 mm, Year of publication: 2022, Cover: paperback, Publisher: Austeria.