GENIUS. IN PURSUIT OF THE SECRET OF GENIUS - ERIC WEINER

Embark on a fascinating journey in the footsteps of genius with Eric Weiner's book! Discover where exceptionally talented people come from, what influence the place where they create has on them, and what is really hidden behind the word "genius". This is a read that inspires deep reflection and the search for one's own potential.

• A journey in the footsteps of genius through different eras and cultures
• Inspiring questions about the sources of human achievement
• A journey between the present and the past
• The bestselling author of Geography of Bliss and Man Seeks God
• Insightful analyses of places that represented the pinnacle of human achievement
• Transfer to Vienna from the times of Mozart and Freud
• Visits to ancient Athens, Renaissance Florence and Silicon Valley

Eric Weiner, an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, takes us on an extraordinary journey to the places that were the cradles of genius. We move to Vienna, where Mozart and Freud created, to ancient Athens, Renaissance Florence, China during the Song Dynasty, and to Silicon Valley. Weiner asks difficult questions and seeks answers to them, leading the reader through fascinating corners of history and culture.

Genius. In pursuit of the secret of genius is not only a journey in time, but also a journey into the depths of the human mind. The author analyzes what factors favor the development of genius, what conditions must be met for outstanding minds to flourish. This book is an inspiring read for anyone who wants to understand what is hidden behind the word "genius" and how to find it in themselves.

Weiner, known for the bestsellers Geography of Bliss and Man Seeks God, once again proves that he can ask difficult questions and seek satisfying answers to them. His books are a combination of travel, reflection and analysis that lead to a deeper understanding of the world and oneself. Genius is a must-read for anyone interested in history, culture and psychology.

Eric Weiner is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author whose works have been translated into over 20 languages. He was a correspondent for National Public Radio and a reporter for The New York Times. He currently collaborates with, among others, The Washington Post, BBC Travel and AFAR. His books are a combination of travel, reflection and analysis that lead to a deeper understanding of the world and oneself.

The book has 416 pages and a format of 144x205 mm. It was published in 2023 by Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN in paperback. The original title is The Geography of Genius: A Search for the World's Most Creative Places from Ancient Athens to Silicon Valley, and the translator is Ewa Kleszcz.