ODESSA

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The book represents the creative union of two artists from Odessa, a poet and a sculptor, who celebrate the beauty of the city. As we know, in ancient times it was believed that the ideal of beauty was based on the harmony of the spirit (encapsulated in poetry) and the body (represented in sculpture). The poet tells about the urban splendour of Odessa, whose streets are filled with sculptures of the famous sculptor, which are thematically associated with figures and events of the historical past of the metropolis. Created according to the laws of classicism, Odessa, thanks to the numerous creative talents, has actually acquired the appearance of an open-air museum. The city's guests and visitors are usually fascinated by the "Pearl by the Sea", to which they unwittingly dedicate literary lines

 
 
 

Please note that the Poetry Cities 2021 entries were written prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

 
 
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