Through yourself — to the universe. A book about Ales Ryazanov

"Through Myself to the Universe" is a book about a man who had a profound influence on Belarusian literature and philosophical thought. Ales Ryazanov is a poet, philosopher, and teacher who discovered new forms and meanings. The publication collects the memories of his colleagues and friends from Belarus and abroad, family memories, rare photographs, and recordings of public discussions. The book is a valuable monument to his figure and work.

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This book is a tribute to the great poet, the discoverer of new horizons in Belarusian literature. The circle of authors is very wide. Among them are well-known public figures, scientists, writers, publishers, artists, art critics, journalists, teachers who knew him well as a person and a second person. The authors — and they are not only from Belarus, but also from Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Lithuania, Russia — share their memories of meetings, cooperation with Ales Ryazanov, thoughts on his work. The book also contains memories of relatives, mentions of the poet himself about his childhood, a stenographic record of the 2011 discussion and poetic dedications to him.

Richly illustrated with archival photographs.