IN THE MIRROR BACKWARDS - ALICJA PATEY-GRABOWSKA

Enter the world of grotesque stories by Alicja Patey-Grabowska, where reality mixes with fantasy, and human flaws are shown in a distorting mirror. This book is a collection of short, witty, and not without irony stories that will surely bring a smile to your face and at the same time encourage you to reflect on the world around us. An ideal read for lovers of intelligent humor and literary experiments.

• Witty and sharp look at human weaknesses
• Short and dynamic stories perfect for a short break
• Fairy-tale elements adding extraordinary charm to the story
• References to contemporary reality making the stories close to the reader
• Light and pleasant writing style
• Ideal reading for people who appreciate intelligent humor
• Inspiring to reflect on the world around us

Alicja Patey-Grabowska is a respected poet, writer, and literary scholar, author of several volumes of poetry translated into many languages. Her stage work includes comedies and plays for children. For her literary activity and promotion of poetry, she has received numerous awards, including W. Huldewicz (2018) and the Gloria Artis medal (2023). The University of La Crisalide in Catania awarded her the honorary title of Prof. hon. Dama Poezji in 1997.

In the Mirror Backwards is a collection of short grotesque stories and humoresques that in a witty, sharp, but not malicious, partly fairy-tale way, show human flaws with references to contemporary reality. The author lightly and humorously exposes human weaknesses, creating portraits of characters who, although exaggerated, are surprisingly close to reality. This book is an excellent proposition for people who appreciate intelligent humor and literary fun.

The Ludowa Spółdzielnia Wydawnicza publishing house, known for its care for high editorial quality, presents this book in a careful edition. The paperback cover and handy format (193x124 mm) make the book comfortable to read and ideal to take with you on a trip. The year of publication 2025 guarantees that the reader receives the latest publication.

We invite you to read this extraordinary book, which will surely provide many moments of joy and reflection. Discover the world of Alicja Patey-Grabowska, where our own weaknesses and flaws are reflected in a distorting mirror.