Nuta człowiecza. Uwagi na marginesie 'Asymetrii'

The author conducted a thorough analysis and interpretation of poems from 'Asymetria', a volume by Adam Zagajewski (2014). In order to better extract and enhance the prime motifs and motives of Zagajewski’s poetry their meanings were depicted against the backdrop of statements made by W. G. Sebald about the potential and tasks of literature. Zagajewski has a high regard for Sebald’s prose but vehemently protested against the pessimistic vision of the world contained in his books. While accentuating the significant differences in both writers’ perception of reality, the article ultimately draws attention to a prominent issue shared by them: a dream of literature conceived as restitution.