LITERARY NOTEBOOK 2-3(7-8)/2025 VIOLENCE - COLLECTIVE WORK

Discover the latest issue of Literary Notebook, which is almost entirely devoted to the topic of literary awards. It's a fascinating journey through the world of literature, where we talk about awards, analyze them, and count them. We look at who spends how much on them and who the people are who decide on their awarding. Did juries dominated by men also reward men? And what change occurred when women began to sit more numerously in the committees? This is an analysis of the literary field in Poland that has never been done before.

• In-depth analysis of literary awards in Poland
• Conversations with writers and literary critics
• Statistics and figures on awards and their funding
• Analysis of the composition of the jury committees and their influence on the awards
• Texts by writers such as Joanna Mueller and Jul Łyskawa
• We check whether juries dominated by men also rewarded men
• We discover what change occurred when women began to sit more numerously in the committees

There is money at stake, quite a lot, mostly public, which goes to a small group of people. Decisions are made by colleagues, which may raise questions. Nominations can be a perverse form of torture for writers. But in the issue, you will also find things that will cheer you up and give you pleasure in dealing with the written word. Names such as Bielicki, Górniak, Herman, Janiak, Jarniewicz, Kapusta, Kotas, Murata, Pasewicz, Sołtys, Zano guarantee high literary quality.

Warstwy Publishing presents this issue in 244x168 mm format, with 260 pages in paperback. The year of publication is 2025. This is a must-read for every literature lover, literary critic, and people interested in the behind-the-scenes of the world of literary awards. Immerse yourself in a fascinating analysis and discover new perspectives on the Polish literary scene. This is not just an analysis, but also an inspiration for further research and reflection on the role of literature in society.

Literary Notebook is not just a collection of articles, but also a platform for the exchange of thoughts and opinions. It is a place where writers, critics, and readers meet to discuss the most important literary topics together. This issue is an invitation to dialogue and reflection on the role of literary awards in shaping Polish culture. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this fascinating discussion and broaden your literary horizons.

We invite you to read! Enjoy reading!