Its 42 pages contain an informal history of modern Polish poetry from 1900 to 1945, that poetry's chief characters and the background against which it was written.
Malczewski is sometimes considered part of the "Ukrainian school" in Polish poetry, though others consider his work to stand uniquely separate.
The volume will instantly establish Arnsztajnowa as a major voice in Polish poetry among those exploring the nation's folk themes.
The Laments are numbered among the greatest attainments of Polish poetry.
His work has helped to expose English-speaking readers to classic and contemporary Polish poetry and fiction.
Shortly thereafter, his first poetry collection was published, an important event in Polish poetry.
Most of all, though, he read Polish Romantic poetry.
The personal tone of his poetry was a new element in Polish poetry.
Polish poetry in English (includes a few poems by Mickiewicz)
Polish poetry has a centuries old history, similar to the Polish literature.