Pobożność i pasja: poezja Walanciny Aksak' Cover Image

Pobożność i pasja: poezja Walanciny Aksak
Pobożność i pasja: poezja Walanciny Aksak'

Author(s): Arnold McMillin
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Belarussian Literature, Eastern Slavic Languages
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej
Keywords: Belarusian poetry; the Church; sensuality; national identity and language; flowers; wine; music

Summary/Abstract: Valiancina Aksak’s gentle yet mysteriously strong lyrics cover a wide range of topics including the Church and Christian belief, Belarusian identity, and indignation at the betrayal of national values, wine, music, flowers and the language itself, which she handles with a very individual mastery. Much of her verse is subtle and understated, although she is also capable of very clear descriptions of people and places and the various qualities and effects of wine. A highly musical poet, she also makes several references to classical music, and her verses about family, both children and parents are very touching indeed. She is a poet whose work deserves to be better known.

  • Issue Year: 1/2021
  • Issue No: 15
  • Page Range: 201-223
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: English