Search results for: poetry St.Petersburg Russian Poetry. Silentium. Fyodor Tyutchev Silentium By Fyodor Tyutchev Speak not, lie hidden, and conceal the way you dream, the things you feel. Deep in your spirit let them rise akin to stars in … St.Petersburg Russian Poetry: A poem for Christmas by Joseph Brodsky Joseph Brodsky, who jokingly referred to himself as "a Christian by correspondence," endeavoured from the time he "first took to writing poems seriously," to … Shkodra Shkodra poetry As the centre of Albanian cultural life, Shkodra has attracted and inspired many writers and poets. The most famous local poet was Migjeni, although others … Krakow Wisława Szymborska: Kraków's Grand Dame of Poetry To borrow from the lady herself, “they say the first sentence…is always the hardest. Well, that one’s behind me, anyway.” So Wisława Szymborska (1923-2012) … St.Petersburg Russian poetry. Lermontov. The Wish The Wish Open the door of my prison, let me see the daylight again, give me a black-eyed maiden and a horse with a jet-black mane. Over the wide blue … St.Petersburg Russian poetry. Konstantin Simonov. Wait For Me Wait For Me Wait for me, and I’ll come back! Wait with all you’ve got! Wait, when dreary yellow rains Tell you, you should not. Wait when snow is falling … Krakow Kraków: UNESCO City of Literature In October 2013, the already well-decorated (but duly-deserving) city of Kraków added yet another crown to its trophy case – official designation as a UNESCO … Johannesburg The Centre for the Less Good Idea The Centre for The Less Good Idea is a unique cross-disciplinary, non-commercial arts space. An incubator for creative collaborations, and for the exploration … Johannesburg #MyJoburg with Hector Mgiba In our #MyJoburg series, we speak to people that add something unique to Joburg's creative mix, and get the lowdown on what enthrals them about this … Johannesburg Where to shop in Joburg – August 2024 Whether you’re a thrifter, collector, or designer-label enthusiast, you can be sure that somewhere in Joburg there is something new for you. Every month we … Johannesburg #MyJoburg: Sthandiwe Kgoroge on acting, vintage love, and being hidden comedy gold In this #MyJoburg series, we speak to people who add something unique to Joburg's creative mix and get the lowdown on what enthrals them about this … Johannesburg Poetry Museum You are probably familiar with Sthandiwe Kgoroge as an actress who has appeared in some of South Africa's most well-known TV series, from Generations to Yizo … Johannesburg Love Books Kate Rogan's Love Books lives up to its name. The selection of books - general fiction and non-fiction as well as a great selection of South African titles - … Krakow Adam Mickiewicz Monument Proudly poised in the middle of the market square is Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855), Poland’s greatest literary hero. Known as the ‘Father of Polish Romanticism,’ Krakow 'Nic Dwa Razy' Mural This large mural overlooking Kraków's new park dedicated to poet Wisława Szymborska features the full text of one of her poems, 'Nic Dwa Razy' (Nothing Twice), … Poznan Antykwariat Naukowy A vintage bookseller that rewards those who are patient enough to dig through boxes of old postcards, prints, and telegrams. It’s easy to lose track of time … Dublin Dublin Writers Museum This restored Georgian mansion provides a suitably salubrious setting in which to celebrate 300 years of Ireland's outstanding literary legacy. As befits a … St.Petersburg Anna Akhmatova Museum It’s easy to miss the Anna Akhmatova Museum, which is tucked away in the sun-lit, green courtyard of Sheremetev Palace. Here you can wander through the rooms … Dublin Croppies Acre Located just in front of Collin's Barracks, Croppies Acre was built as a memorial to Irish rebels executed during the 1798 Rebellion. Croppy was a derogatory … Dublin Winding Stair This Dublin landmark became famous in the 70s when writers, musicians and artists would meet here for food and wine. It has since been renovated and is … Dublin International This enduring venue is best known for its comedy nights, held upstairs and in ‘The Comedy Cellar’. Tickets are usually around the €10 mark which, for … St.Petersburg Alexander Blok Museum The first thing to note is that this institution can be quite a stumbling block: all the material is in Russian, so this place is really only worth a visit if …
