BETWEEN SCIENCE AND MYTH. POETIC ASTRONOMY IN THE WORKS OF EDWARD STACHURA

We invite you to read a publication that will take you on a fascinating journey through the cosmic spaces of Edward Stachura's poetry. Discover how scientific knowledge combines with metaphysical and anthropological meanings to create a unique literary image of the universe.

• Analysis of the literary description of the cosmos in Edward Stachura's poetry
• The influence of scientific knowledge on the poet's work
• Metaphysical and anthropological meanings in the poetic representation of the cosmos
• Celestial bodies as an element of the mythical structure of the world
• Poeticizing reality by the protagonist
• Searching for the sacred in nature by observing the sky
• Dialogue with the surrounding reality as a way to get to know yourself and nature

In this publication, a thorough analysis was made of the literary description of the cosmos in the poetry of Edward Stachura, which grows out of solid scientific knowledge, but at the same time is strongly saturated with metaphysical and anthropological meanings. The author proves that in the poet's works, celestial bodies are an important element of the mythical structure of the world, closely related to the poeticizing of reality by the protagonist. This hero, observing the sky and demonstrating his astronomical knowledge, simultaneously seeks the sacred in the nature surrounding him.

The reader will be led through the constant dialogue that the hero conducts with the reality surrounding him, which allows him to better understand both himself and nature. This interaction with the cosmos becomes the key to a deeper understanding of human existence and its connection with the universal laws of the universe. Stachura appears as a poet-astronomer who combines science and myth in his poems, creating a poetic image of the cosmos that is both fascinating and deeply moving.

This book is addressed to all lovers of Edward Stachura's poetry, students of literature, cultural researchers and anyone who wants to explore the mysteries of the cosmos as seen through the eyes of a poet. It is an extraordinary journey that allows you to rediscover the beauty and depth of Stachura's work, as well as to look at the universe from a completely different perspective. The publication of the University of Warsaw Publishing House guarantees a reliable analysis and high-quality content that will certainly satisfy even the most demanding readers.

The format of the publication is 237x168 mm, it has 274 pages and has a paperback cover. It was published in 2021 by the University of Warsaw Publishing House. This is an excellent book for anyone who appreciates valuable literature and wants to expand their knowledge of poetry and astronomy. Immerse yourself in the poetic cosmos of Edward Stachura and discover the extraordinary connection between science and myth!