10 × 7 is a collection of selected poems by Janko Ferk he wrote in Slovenian and German languages. For his collection the author created a critical selection from a range of poetic collections he had received acclaimed literary awards. In Ferk’s verses wide horizons of experience and contemplation over fundamental issues intertwine and overlap, under the halo of a fine fabric of poetry “Death / you are / the fairest hue / of a black colour / to the ecstasy” in seemingly trivial, small things where he finds a well-thought purpose of living.
Translations of these and other poems from the opus by Janko Ferk have been published worldwide, predominantly in languages appearing in this collection – Croatian, English, Italian, Spanish and French. Some of the translators are renowned authors themselves, such as Ksenija Premur, Hans Kitzmüller and Leon Rinaldetti. An assortment of Janko Ferk’s collections of poems has been translated and published in Italy, America and Croatia which have been met with success. What makes this collection special is its multilingual quality which enables opening of wide horizons of reception all over Europe.