Philip Nikolayev Libri

The collection showcases a modern hero, an uprooted intellectual who navigates diverse cultures with a distinctive perspective. Through a rhythmic blend of words and music, the narrative engages readers, inviting them to experience the world through the eyes of a cosmopolitan figure. Nikolayev's work exemplifies the art of one-man theater, offering a compelling exploration of identity and belonging in a multicultural landscape.

Lyn Hejinian selected this, Nikolayev's first collection, as Winner of the 2001 Verse Prize.