Books by Czeslaw Milosz

Available again with 10 new images by master of photography Josef Koudelka, this remains one of the most powerful documents of the spiritual and physical state of exile ever published.

Brings together author's poems, spanning his writing life. This book features verses such as 'Cafe' that he considers the upheaval, revolutions and two world wars that he had witnessed, while 'My Faithful Mother Tongue' reflects the loyalty he felt to his native Polish language.

The Captive Mind by Czeslaw Milosz is a riveting exploration of the human psyche. Published by Penguin Books Ltd in 2001, this book delves deep into the complexities of the mind, revealing truths that are both profound and unsettling. Milosz, a master of his craft, weaves a narrative that is as compelling as it is insightful. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of the human mind. Its genre-defying style makes it a unique addition to any bookshelf. Don't miss the chance to experience this captivating read from Penguin Books Ltd.

The autobiography of the Nobel laureateBefore he emigrated to the United States, Czeslaw Milosz lived through many of the social upheavals that defined the first half of the twentieth century. Here, in this compelling account of his early life, the author sketches his moral and intellectual history from childhood to the early fifties, providing the reader with a glimpse into a way of life that was radically different from anything an American or even a Western European could know. Using the events of his life as a starting point, Native Realm sets out to explore the consciousness of a writer and a man, examining the possibility of finding glimmers of meaning in the midst of chaos while remaining true to oneself. In this beautifully written and elegantly translated work, Milosz is at his very best.

A collection of essays the deals with subjects taken from Slavic literatures. It opens with a true story, "Brognart", which is a confession of the author's remorse based on conflict with French intellectuals. It features: "Science Fiction and the Coming of the Antichrist"; "Krasinski's Retreat"; and, "Joseph Conrad's Father".

A Nobel laureate reflects upon poetry's testimony to the events of our tumultuous time.

After The Second World War, the author was exiled for many years from his home country of Poland. In this book, he evokes that homeland and his years away from it; how it nurtured him and how its divisions and destruction shaped a generation.

Offers a collection of essays that covers the author's passion for poetry, his love of the Polish language that was so nearly wiped out by the violence of the twentieth century, and his happy childhood.

A survey of Polish letters and culture from its beginnings to modern times.