The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.
Latest Issues
AbstractHistoryArchive Description
The first part of the poem evokes scenes of pilgrimages to a revered icon of the Virgin Mary at a church in the (formerly Polish) village of Kochawina. The second part is presented as a prayer addressed to the Virgin Mary of the icon. The poet prays for a healing of the rift brought about by conflict between Poles and Ukrainians during the world wars.
Notes
-
English translation of the title: Of Kochawina and a Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Kochawina
-
English translation of first line: Not far from Stryj, in Kochawina
-
A poem in two unnumbered parts.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Last amended 27 Sep 2012 12:59:07
Subjects:
-
Kochawina,
cPoland,cEastern Europe, Europe,
Export this record
