About Piotr Sommer
Born 1948. Piotr Sommer is a Polish poet, translator and opinion journalist.
Piotr Sommer (born 13 April 1948) is a poet, essayist and literary translator.
Biography The son of Jakub Sommer, a furrier, and Halina née Janod, an accountant.
Poetry books
Extended edition 2008.
Prose
Accolades Kościelski Award (1988) Silesius Poetry Award, Lifetime Achievement Award (2010) PEN Award for Poetry in Translation, with Jennifer Grotz for the translation of Everything I Don’t Know by Jerzy Ficowski (2022)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Piotr Sommer?
Polish poet
When was Piotr Sommer born?
Piotr Sommer was born on 13 April 1948 in Wałbrzych.
What is Piotr Sommer's occupation?
Piotr Sommer is a poet, translator and opinion journalist.
What nationality is Piotr Sommer?
Piotr Sommer is Polish.
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