Vasile Serban is a Romanian-British poet. He was born in 1978 in Onesti, Romania and now lives in Treharris, Wales.
His poems explore complex themes such as existence, freedom, and the human condition. Through his unique voice and rich imagery, Serban invites readers to explore the intricacies of life and the struggles that define our humanity.
Books
Poems in Greyscale (2025) [Romanian]
Among shadows of the past, unknown worlds, and existential and philosophical ideas, Vasile Serban's poetry unfolds in a multitude of symbols (angels, demons, greyness, autumn, etc.) over which the axis of life reigns, with the ups and downs related to a destiny of a man in love with beauty, his country, his family, his beloved wife, his children, and everything that life means (but overshadowed by the ineffable end).
Clay: A collection of poems (2024)
Vasile Serban’s first book in English, a collection of poems exploring profound themes such as spiritual awakening, the embrace of death, the beauty of life, and the joys and pains of love. The author invites the reader to engage in his personal journey reflecting upon the mystery of existence through the deep emotional tones featured in his poetry.
A Gram of Man for Eternity (2024) [Romanian]
A captivating collection delving deep into the complexities of existence. Through his introspective and metaphorical style, Vasile Serban invites the reader to ponder the profound themes of death, the afterlife, and the essence of love.
The Road To Heaven Vol. 1 + Vol. 2 (2023) [Romanian]
Volume 1 combines the drama and tragedy of death with the beauty and complexity of life in the verses of the poems, also offering the author’s vision of the afterlife.
In Volume 2, the poet opens the gate to his heart so that he can let his readers empathise with his feelings and emotions.
Autumn Nostalgia (2023) [Romanian]
Vasile Serban’s second volume of poetry, which includes poems born from the author’s experiences and emotions.
Late Night (2017) [Romanian]
Vasile Serban’s debut book in Romanian.