Z okazji Dnia Ziemi chciałabym zachęcić do przyjrzenia się bliżej dwóm niezwykłym tytułom autorstwa Piotra Sochy i Wojciecha Grajkowskiego – “Pszczoły” oraz “Drzewa”. To książki, które zachwycają nie tylko formą, ale i treścią – i to czytelników w każdym wieku. Wielkoformatowe, pięknie zilustrowane, pełne wiedzy i artystycznego uroku, są prawdziwym

Czesław Miłosz’s Issa Valley is a semi-autobiographical novel set in early 20th-century Poland, in a region historically part of Lithuania. It follows the life of Thomas Dilbin, a young boy living with his grandparents in a rural valley. The story captures his journey from childhood to adolescence, exploring themes of

Tadeusz Konwicki’s Minor Apocalypse (Mała Apokalipsa) is a sharp, darkly comedic novel set in communist Poland. It follows a writer’s surreal journey through a decaying Warsaw, exploring themes of political oppression, personal responsibility, and existential despair. Konwicki’s biting satire and vivid prose make it a compelling, thought-provoking read.

“The Career of Nikodem Dyzma” was written by Tadeusz Dołęga-Mostowicz in 1931 as a critique of the political establishment at the time. The novel initially appeared in episodes in ABC magazine and quickly gained popularity. Despite parts of it being confiscated, the writer persevered and wrote a sequel. The book tells the story of an unemployed provincial who accidentally infiltrates high society. For a long time, the protagonist successfully plays the role of a worldly man, a specialist, and a frequenter of salons. He takes on high-ranking positions and receives state honors. He is eventually unmasked by the eccentric Żorż Ponimirski, who is considered insane. However, Dyzma remains unpunished, as interwar Poland, much like contemporary Poland, is a country where it is difficult to be discredited, and new Dyzmas emerge regularly.