STANISŁAW VINCENZ ON THE HIGH MOUNTAIN PASTURE STORIES

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Hutsul region through the stories of Stanisław Vincenz. His book is not just a collection of stories, but above all a profound journey through time and space, showing the ancient pastoral culture, enshrined in legends, songs and customs. Discover the richness of Carpathian beliefs and traditions that have survived for centuries.

• Author's selection of stories about the Hutsul region
• Ancient pastoral culture enshrined in legends and traditions
• Descriptions of customs and rituals of the Carpathian highlanders
• Philosophical meditations on history and myth
• Coexistence of languages and cultures as the richness of the region
• 2022 edition in paperback

Stanisław Vincenz (1888-1971) is a writer whose work influenced the development of Polish literature. His books are not only travel reports, but above all profound philosophical meditations on history and myth. Vincenz shows Pokuttya as a country where the coexistence of languages and cultures was natural, and love for the homeland was expressed in respect for the distinctiveness of ethnic groups.

The selection of stories from the epic cycle of Stanisław Vincenz is an offer for readers who appreciate high-quality literature that touches on important social and cultural issues. This book is not only a reading, but above all a journey through time and space, showing the richness of Carpathian beliefs and traditions.

Czesław Miłosz wrote about Vincenz: Only an author like Vincenz could show his native Pokuttya without falling into patronizing picturesqueness, but as a country where the coexistence of languages and cultures was natural; through love for the homeland as a territory where the differences between groups should be respected because they are a wealth. This is a testimony to the extraordinary value of this book, which continues to inspire and delight generations of readers.

Więź Publishing House presents this edition in paperback, with 338 pages, in 136x207 mm format. The year of publication is 2022, which guarantees a fresh look at a classic work of Polish literature.