Herbert Barbarian in the Garden

Polish author Zbigniew Herbert is one of the most remarkable poets of the 20th century His works have been translated into 40 languages acclaimed and awarded around the world mainly because of its timeless and universal dimension In Poland his significance is even greater as Herbert was a moral guide in his native country His poetry was of great importance during the fight against communism Many Poles learned his poems by heart and remember them up to this day However behind the crystalline beauty of his poetry there is a man struggling with everyday life His story told by his wife Katarzyna and people who were close to him unveils a picture of a unique yet complex artist A model of intelligence humour and charm on the one hand Herbert has been struggling with anger physical pain and mental illness on the other