About the book
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Collecting two of his most celebrated works – Rescue, written in Warsaw in the shadow of Nazi occupation, and A Treatise on Poetry – a momentous history of Poland, told in four cantos – here lie the sharpest fruits of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century: the Nobel Laureate who narrates the rise and fall of nations, who ‘voices man’s exposed condition in a world of severe conflicts’.
Editions of Rescue
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241752395
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90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Collecting two of his most celebrated works – Rescue, written in Warsaw in the shadow of Nazi occupation, and A Treatise on Poetry – a momentous history of Poland, told in four cantos – here lie the sharpest fruits of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century: the Nobel Laureate who narrates the rise and fall of nations, who ‘voices man’s exposed condition in a world of severe conflicts’.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rescue about?
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Collecting two of his most celebrated works – Rescue, written in Warsaw in the shadow of Nazi occupation, and A Treatise on Poetry – a momentous history of Poland, told in four cantos – here lie the sharpest fruits of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century: the Nobel Laureate who narrates the rise and fall of nations, who ‘voices man’s exposed condition in a world of severe conflicts’.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rescue?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems > Modern and contemporary poetry / poems
Where can I read a sample of Rescue?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241752395
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rescue?
Czeslaw Milosz
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rescue is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241752395)
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