Laments (1920)

Laments (1920) is a collection of poems written by the renowned Polish poet Jan Kochanowski. The book comprises of 19 elegies or laments, each of which is dedicated to a different person or event. The elegies are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, odes, and free verse. The poems in Laments are deeply emotional and express grief and sorrow, as the title suggests. They cover a range of topics, including the death of Kochanowski's daughter Urszula, the loss of his friend and fellow poet Miko�����aj Rej, and the destruction of the city of Krakow during the Swedish invasion. Kochanowski's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, powerful metaphors, and lyrical language. His elegies are a testament to his mastery of the Polish language and his ability to convey complex emotions through his poetry. Laments is widely regarded as one of Kochanowski's most important works and has had a significant influence on Polish literature. It remains a popular and highly respected collection of elegies to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.