Second-Hand Souls: Selected Writing

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This book, published by Twisted Spoon Press in Prague, showcases the work of Nichita Danilov, who aligns himself with mystics like Meister Eckhart and St. John of the Cross. He articulates the divine in negative terms, suggesting it transcends both non-existence and being, echoing the thoughts of Pseudo-Dionysius. The divine remains ineffable, rendering any poetic expression inadequate. This volume reflects Danilov's attempts to capture that essence, merging the spiritual heritage of his Romanian roots and the Lippoven people with surrealist poetics. His writing playfully and ironically explores the mystical connection between humanity and the divine, engaging readers in profound metaphysical games. In this bilingual selection of poetry and prose, Danilov portrays a whimsical world emerging from a purgatorial darkness, where the divine manifests through bizarre imagery. He emphasizes a passive waiting for unpredictable divine eruptions in our reality. Amidst recent Balkan religious and ethnic conflicts, Danilov's work offers insights into the deeper currents of East European spirituality, appealing to those seeking a more nuanced understanding of the region's complex spiritual landscape.