Poet Anat Zacharia Explores Grief in New Work
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Poet Anat Zacharia's new collection "Nihyeh Venir'eh" explores the dark power of loss. Her previous book, "Ad Etzem Hayom," dedicated to her late partner Amiram, was published in 2021 with only 24 copies. Zacharia chose limited promotion to protect herself and select her audience. She stated she no longer depends on others to define her.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Poet Anat Zacharia released a new collection exploring grief after experiencing a third personal loss.
- Her previous book, "Ad Etzem Hayom," was dedicated to her late partner Amiram.
- Zacharia limited the release of "Ad Etzem Hayom" to 24 copies in 2021.
- She opted out of traditional promotion to protect herself and choose her readers.
- Zacharia stated she is no longer dependent on external validation for her identity.
Poet Anat Zacharia has released a new poetry collection titled "Nihyeh Venir'eh" (We Will Live and See), which delves into the profound sorrow of loss. This follows her fourth poetry book, "Ad Etzem Hayom" (Until This Day). Zacharia decided to alter her approach to releasing "Ad Etzem Hayom," opting out of conventional promotional methods like literary supplements and social media. She also chose to largely forgo engagement with her readership, a decision she made to protect herself. The book, dedicated to her late partner Amiram, was published in 2021 by Makom LeShira in a limited run of only 24 copies. Zacharia stated, "I did it to protect myself. I was no longer dependent on some other person telling me who I am and what I am. This time I chose my readers."