Stone Upon Stone
of Wiesław Myśliwski, Bill Johnston (Translator)
Description
A masterpiece of post-war Polish literature, Stone Upon Stone is Wiesław Myśliwski’s grand epic in the rural tradition—a profound and irreverent stream of memory cutting through the rich and varied terrain of one man’s connection to the land, to his family and community, to women, to tradition, to God, to death, and to what it means to be alive.Wise and impetuous, plainspoken and compassionate Szymek, recalls his youth in their village, his time as a guerrilla soldier, as a wedding official, barber, policeman, lover, drinker, and caretaker for his invalid brother.Filled with interwoven stories and voices, by turns hilarious and moving, Szymek’s narrative exudes the profound wisdom of one who has suffered, yet who loves life to the very core.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 537 pages
- Publisher Archipelago Books
- Publication Date January 2011
- First Publication 10/30/84
- Language English
- ISBN 9780982624623
- Edition Not informed
- Category History & Politics
- Scenario ['Poland']
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