GALLERY OF MONSTERS BY AGNIESZKA OSIECKA

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Agnieszka Osiecka, one of the most outstanding Polish poets and songwriters. "Gallery of Monsters" is a collection of stories that take the reader into the colorful world of her life, full of extraordinary characters, places and events. It is a literary journey through an era, seen through the eyes of a sensitive and intelligent observer.

• A personal portrait of the world seen through the eyes of Agnieszka Osiecka.
• Brilliant and humorous memoirs of the author.
• Meetings with coryphaeus of culture and anonymous figures from everyday life.
• A mature and witty self-portrait of the poet.
• A universal message about human weaknesses and quirks.
• Tenderness and distance in describing the protagonists of the stories.
• Extraordinary attention to the other person.

Agnieszka Osiecka, as she said of herself, was a "social animal". She easily made relationships, which resulted in a rich gallery of characters who permanently inscribed themselves in her memory. In the "Gallery of Monsters" we meet both outstanding artists such as Marek Hłasko, Jerzy Skolimowski or Krzysztof Komeda, as well as ordinary people from the street, editorial offices or a Masurian village. All of them were portrayed with equal attention and curiosity.

This book is not only a collection of memories, but also a mature and witty self-portrait of Osiecka herself. The author tells with grace and distance about her flaws, weaknesses and quirks, creating an image of a woman who is exceptionally intelligent, sensitive and independent. The "Gallery of Monsters" is a must-read for all lovers of Polish literature and culture.

Originally published in the weekly "Polityka" in 1988-1992, "Gallery of Monsters" is a testimony of an era and at the same time a universal portrait of human nature. Agnieszka Osiecka, a master of words and a tireless observer of life, has created a work that remains in the reader's memory for a long time.

Agnieszka Osiecka (1936-1997) - an outstanding poet, songwriter, writer, theater and television director, journalist. Her work has permanently entered the history of Polish culture. Associated with the Student Satirical Theater (STS), where she debuted as a songwriter. She ran the Radiowe Studio Piosenki at Polish Radio, which released over 500 songs and promoted many stars of the Polish music scene. From 1994 she was associated with the Teatr Atelier in Sopot, for which she wrote her last plays and songs. The work of Agnieszka Osiecka is taken care of by the Okularnicy Foundation, founded by the poet's daughter, Agata Passent.