LAYERS OF THE PEOPLE. PEASANT WOMEN, PEASANTS AND OTHERS - COLLECTIVE WORK

Discover the fascinating world of folk culture and its representation in literature. This monograph is a journey through different eras, showing the richness and complexity of peasant traditions. Get to know literary testimonies, folkloristic inspirations and literary stylizations that give voice to the people.

• New regionalism in literary research
• Folk turn and its impact on Polish culture
• Representations of peasantry in literary texts
• Voice and agency of peasants and peasant women
• Meeting with folk reality
• Analysis of different eras and their impact on folk culture
• Reflection on storytelling models about peasants

The monograph "Layers of the people. Peasant women, peasants and others..." is a collection of articles that delve into the subject of folk culture in Polish literature. The authors analyze texts representing peasantry, giving voice and agency to peasants and peasant women. The publication is a successful attempt to meet with folk reality, showing the richness and complexity of this culture.

The book is part of the series "New regionalism in literary research", complementing the themes of previous publications. The editors of the volume remind that the title "people" is a category that includes various subalterns, including urban people, workers and craftsmen. The articles contained in the monograph can be divided into those that concern textual representations of peasantry, and those that concern the possibilities of expressing peasantry.

This publication is the result of the work of many researchers who delve into the subject of folk culture with passion and commitment. Their articles are a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in this topic. This book is required reading for students, researchers and all lovers of Polish literature and culture.

Universitas Publishing House, known for its high-quality scientific publications, offers readers another valuable item. The monograph "Layers of the people. Peasant women, peasants and others..." is a position that will certainly enrich knowledge about folk culture and its representations in Polish literature. It is a book that encourages reflection and allows a better understanding of the richness and complexity of Polish culture.