THE DISPUTE ABOUT THE THEATER IN TORUŃ

Marek Podlasiak's book is a fascinating journey into the history of the theater in Toruń, showing the complex relations between the German city administration and the Polish cultural environment during the partitions. With extraordinary precision, the author analyzes the process of creating the Polish theater after regaining independence, presenting the reader with a rich source of knowledge about this important aspect of local history. This monograph breaks the existing dichotomy in the story of the Toruń theater, combining the fate of the German and Polish theater scenes into a coherent whole.

• Thorough historical analysis of Polish-German relations in the context of culture
• Breaking the dichotomy in the story of the Toruń theater
• In-depth study of the process of creating the Polish theater after 1919
• Use of rich historical sources
• Cognitive value for researchers and theater history enthusiasts
• Hardcover ensures the durability of the book
• Format 227x169 mm ideal for reading

Marek Podlasiak's monograph is the result of his erudition, research competence and access to unique historical sources. Thanks to this, the author managed to explain the difficult relations between the German city administration and the Polish cultural environment during the partitions, and also to carefully look at the process of creating the Polish theater after regaining independence. This publication is an important contribution to our knowledge of the history of the theater in Toruń before 1920.

The value of the monograph stems primarily from the fact that the author managed to break the dichotomy of the story of the Toruń theater. As in other cities, for example in Łódź, researchers have so far followed separate paths – German and Polish. In this publication, however, these two paths intertwine, which explains on the one hand the alienation of the authorities towards Polish culture during the partitions, and on the other hand the difficulties in creating a professional Polish theater in Toruń after 1919. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater and Polish culture.

Adam Marszałek Publishing House is proud to present this monograph, which will enrich the library of every theater and culture history enthusiast. Thanks to the careful edition, hardcover and ideal format, this book will delight the eye and mind for many years. Do not hesitate, reach for this fascinating read and immerse yourself in the world of Toruń theater from years ago!