„Niech paraduje […]. Niech frunie […]. Niech jest […].” Pszczoły i inne owady w poezji oraz prozie Małgorzaty Lebdy
“Let it parade […]. Let it fly […]. Let it be […].” Bees and Other Insects in Poetry and Prose by Małgorzata Lebda

Summary/Abstract: In Małgorzata Lebda’s works, bees and other insects play a pivotal role as carriers of relational meanings and as a symbolic space where human and animal worlds converge. Drawing on her experiences growing up in a beekeeping family and her close relationship with her father, Lebda constructs a literary vision centered on the interdependence of human and non-human beings. Bees in her poetry and prose serve not only as metaphors for communal life but also embody harmony and collaboration within an ecosystem encompassing all life forms. The interactions between her characters and bees reveal deeper truths about human existence: its fragility, the need for care, and shared responsibility toward the natural world. Thus, insects stand as a testament to the unity of life and emphasize the necessity of recognizing the interconnectedness binding humanity to its environment.

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