Sam Solecki Knihy

Exploring the intricate relationship between Michael Ondaatje's life and his poetry, this study delves into his six volumes, connecting them to various poetic traditions. It highlights Ondaatje's development as a poet, his thematic concerns, and his literary influences, including his work on Leonard Cohen and Edwin Muir. Solecki posits that Ondaatje's poetry forms a cohesive personal canon, shaped by significant life events such as family separation and exile, resulting in a body of work that is both humorously engaging and deeply tragic, reflecting a post-Christian, postmodern vision.

This collection of author Josef Skvorecky's essays, reviews and interviews includes deeply personal stories about the people and events that have shaped his beliefs and his writing. Included are his views on the nature of art, politics, freedom, writers and film-makers.

An unconventional and deeply engaging introduction to a major figure in modern film.

This comprehensive study explores Al Purdy's poetry within the context of Canadian identity and nationhood, presenting a detailed analysis of his entire body of work. It highlights how Purdy's writing reflects and contributes to the understanding of what it means to be Canadian, making a significant contribution to literary scholarship and discussions surrounding national identity.

The Etruscans, a revenant and unusual people, had all but disappeared by the start of the Christian era. Sam Solecki chronicles their unexpected return to the intellectual and cultural history of the west, beginning with eighteenth- century scholars, collectors, and archaeologists, to provide a fascinating meditation on cultural transmission between ancient and modern civilizations.