Cvetka Lipuš writes poetry in Slovene, drawing from the literary legacy of Slovene émigré authors. Her poems are characterized by an introspective gaze, exploring the complex relationships between language, memory, and identity within a bilingual and cross-border experience. Through evocative imagery and carefully crafted language, Lipušová creates an atmosphere of melancholy and contemplation, often touching upon themes of alienation and the search for home. Her work represents a valuable contribution to contemporary Slovene and minority literature.
Working within a postmodern style, this rhythmic and melodious collection of poems originally written in Slovenian by Cvetka Lipus and translated here by Tom Priestly, blends the real with the surreal, dull urban lives with dreams.