IJASZ - TOMASZ RÓŻYCKI

Embark on an extraordinary literary journey with "Ijasz" by Tomasz Różycki, the winner of the Kościelski Award and three-time nominee for the Nike. It is a bold story that takes the reader through three countries and two continents, combining elements of the Homeric epic, the road novel and the bitter satire on modernity. Prepare for unforgettable experiences and deep reflections on the state of the modern world.

• Bold journey through three countries and two continents
• Total Poem combining epic, road novel and satire
• Grotesque and lyrical story about immortal love
• Unfettered imagination and wonderful linguistic invention
• Sharp irony and satire on modernity
• Polish pilgrims storming a French supermarket described in poetic prose
• Hardcover edition guarantees durability and elegance

Lewa Nielucki returns to the city in a Fiat Punto to find an old love. From Prudnik, they say. From Głubczyce, Matacka claims. Szulerski says that from Głuchołazy and not with a Fiat, but with a Zaporozhets. Zwodzińska, Myliński and Detravers also have a lot to say in this matter. Apparently, Nielucki brought with him a mysterious Black Notebook containing notes made by his deceased father, which could compromise the local elite and change the heroic vision of the city's history promoted by them.

On the occasion of the upcoming solemn celebrations of the 600th anniversary of its existence, Nielucki proposes to prepare an annual reconstruction of the tragic events in which his father died at the hands of the police, which the director of the local culture department, Jan Krzysztof Mącicki, is reluctant to see. The second, no less important reason for the hero's return to his homeland is the desire to win back his beloved, from whom he separated a few years earlier in rather turbulent circumstances.

"Ijasz" is not only an epic story, but also a deep reflection on history, memory and identity. Tomasz Różycki portrays modern society with extraordinary precision and humor, showing its absurdities and paradoxes. His language is rich and full of metaphors, and the narrative captivates from the first page. It is a book that will surely remain in the reader's memory for a long time, encouraging reflection and discussion.

Wydawnictwo Literackie, known for its attention to detail and high literary level, presents "Ijasz" in an elegant hardcover. The 155x210 mm format and 432 pages ensure comfortable reading, and the careful edition makes the book a real decoration for every library. The year of publication 2021 guarantees the freshness and topicality of the topics discussed.