Exquisite piece of poetry, Kosovel's Integrale marks the height of modern Central European literature. Profound as only Kosovel was in his youthful sensitivity, yet unexpectedly daring, almost irreverent, it is a cry of solitude and desperation, but also of life and tenacity. Unlike his previous works, which had been applauded throughout Central Europe and especially in Italy, Integrale were oftenly misunderstood, only to be rediscovered in the 1970's, more than 50 years after the tragic death of the 24-year old author. Still, Integrale is undoubtedly the finest example of Kosovel's genious. It is more than probable that it would have gained him the Nobel Price for Literature if he had decided to publish it prior to his death in 1926.