Scar on the Stone: Contemporary Poetry from Bosnia offers a profound glimpse into the resilient spirit and intricate histories woven into the fabric of Bosnian culture. This collection foregrounds voices that navigate the aftermath of conflict and the complexities of identity, blending raw emotional honesty with vivid imagery. Through a sophisticated curation of poems, readers encounter not only the scars left by war but also the enduring beauty and hope etched into the landscape and soul of Bosnia. It is an essential volume for those seeking to understand the intersection of contemporary poetry with historical trauma and cultural renewal.
Scar on the Stone: Contemporary Poetry from Bosnia offers a profound glimpse into the resilient spirit and intricate histories woven into the fabric of Bosnian culture. This collection foregrounds voices that navigate the aftermath of conflict and the complexities of identity, blending raw emotional honesty with vivid imagery. Through a sophisticated curation of poems, readers encounter not only the scars left by war but also the enduring beauty and hope etched into the landscape and soul of Bosnia. It is an essential volume for those seeking to understand the intersection of contemporary poetry with historical trauma and cultural renewal.
Bloodaxe Books Ltd, 1998 first edition softback. Copy is in very good condition with most minor shelf wear
