JERZY JARNIEWICZ FROTTAGE. SKETCHES ON ENGLISH-LANGUAGE LITERATURE

In a fascinating journey through the world of English-language literature, Jerzy Jarniewicz takes us to places where homelessness becomes synonymous with creativity. His essays are not only an analysis of works, but above all a deep reflection on the condition of man in a constantly changing world. It is a story about writers who rejected home to find their place in literature, about wanderers who found asylum in words.

• Insightful analyses of literary works.
• Reflections on the condition of man.
• Journey through the world of English-language literature.
• Essays full of passion and erudition.
• Inspiration for a deeper understanding of literature.
• Discovery of new perspectives on well-known works.
• Meeting with outstanding figures of literature.

Jerzy Jarniewicz, born in 1958, is a poet, translator and literary critic. His work is not only words, but above all passion and commitment to the world of literature. Author of seventeen volumes of poetry, laureate of the Nike Literary Award for the collection Mondo cane, Jarniewicz is also the author of sixteen volumes of essays, including the Nike-nominated collection Tłumacz między innymi. His translations of works by authors such as Raymond Carver, Ursula K. Le Guin or James Joyce are proof of his versatility and talent.

In Frottage, Jerzy Jarniewicz wanders, among others, with Charles Dickens and Zadie Smith, Mark Twain and James Baldwin, George Eliot and Paul Auster. It is a journey through different eras and styles, but above all a meeting with people who have found their place in literature. This book is an invitation to a deeper understanding of English-language literature, to discovering new perspectives and to reflecting on the condition of man in a constantly changing world.

Ossolineum, the publisher of this extraordinary book, is an institution with a rich tradition and history. For years, it has been promoting Polish culture and literature, publishing works by outstanding authors. By choosing a book published by Ossolineum, you choose quality and tradition, you choose a work that will stand the test of time. Frottage is another title in the publisher's rich offer, which will certainly interest lovers of literature and culture.

This book is not only a read, but above all an inspiration for a deeper understanding of the world and oneself. It is an invitation to a journey through the world of English-language literature, to discovering new perspectives and to reflecting on the condition of man. Frottage is a must-read for anyone who values literature and culture at the highest level.