A latent disaster of the atomic age

This article puts forward a comparative approach between the works of Tadeusz Różewicz and Inger Christensen in context diagnosis nuclear criticism. Briefly reconstructed variants philosophical reflection are included conceptual framework created by Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht. The intention here is to capture latent catastrophe, virtually existing, yet actually experienced. historic novelty threat collective suicide human species has turned into specter that haunts all areas our activity. Total war, according Jacques Derrida, exists as textual phenomenon, “fairy tale.” It so confused with reality pure atomic age cannot be distilled. Other philosophers write about organized “system disintegration” (Elsa Morante), system deterrence, hyper-reality simulacrality ( Jean Baudrillard), “supraliminal” phenomenon shapes perception thinking (Günther Anders). nonevent provokes permanent crisis for institutions, problematizes notion temporality, rules rationality subjective identity. Spider-Web Shield Alphabet seen artistic expressions this experience… creates hybrid work uses collage technique. Ingersen, on other hand, formal rigor (abecedarium or alphabet book, alliteration) mathematical formula (Fibonacci sequence). They both looking an adequate form unique elusive experience determined specific Stimmung (to add Gumbrecht’s terminology) post-war era.