BOOK ABOUT CULTURE - ANDRZEJ MENCWEL

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the world of culture with Andrzej Mencwel's book. It is not just a collection of essays, but a deep analysis of the phenomenon of Culture, which shaped Polish and global identity. Discover how Central Europe created its value and what role the Culture of Jerzy Giedroyc played in it. Get to know testimonies and success studies that defined an era.

• Analysis of the phenomenon of Culture by Jerzy Giedroyc
• Selection of the most important texts by Andrzej Mencwel
• Success study of Culture (1946-1956)
• Testimonies of the co-creators of Culture
• Essays on Józef Czapski, Juliusz Mieroszewski, Czesław Miłosz, Witold Gombrowicz
• Foreword by Professor Krzysztof Pomian
• Re-edited and reviewed texts

The Book about Culture is not just a reading, but a journey into the depths of Polish history and culture. Andrzej Mencwel, historian of Polish literature and culture, critic, essayist and prose writer, takes us into a world of ideas and values that have shaped our identity. It is a story about how the nations of Central Europe built their awareness of being Europeans, belonging to the Greco-Roman heritage. It is a story about how the Culture of Jerzy Giedroyc became a value in itself.

The selection of the most important texts about the phenomenon of Culture and its significance in Polish and global culture, written by Professor Andrzej Mencwel, is a true feast for the mind. The publication consists of three parts: Success study. Example of Culture (19461956), Testimonies and Still relevant, with essays on the most important co-creators of Culture: Józef Czapski, Juliusz Mieroszewski, Czesław Miłosz, Witold Gombrowicz. Professor Krzysztof Pomian provided the volume with an excellent foreword that introduces us to the world of ideas and values that shaped our identity.

The Book about Culture is not just a collection of essays, but a deep analysis of the phenomenon of Culture, which shaped Polish and global identity. It is a story about how Central Europe created its value and what role the Culture of Jerzy Giedroyc played in it. It is a story about how the nations of Central Europe built their awareness of being Europeans, belonging to the Greco-Roman heritage. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Polish culture and its place in the world.

The University of Warsaw Publishing House presents this unique publication in an elegant paperback cover. The 236x150 mm format makes the book comfortable to read, and the 282 pages are full of knowledge and inspiration. The year of publication 2024 guarantees the freshness and topicality of the presented content. It is an ideal gift for every lover of Polish culture and history.