BECKETT AND THE ANTHROPOCENE - MICHAŁ KISIEL

Discover a fascinating analysis of Samuel Beckett's work in the context of Anthropocene discourses. The book "Beckett and the Anthropocene" by Michał Kisiel is a unique perspective on the prose of this outstanding writer, which allows us to reread his works in the light of contemporary ecological and philosophical challenges. It is a must-read for all literature lovers and those who want to understand how art can respond to the planetary crisis.

• Departure from realistic representations of the planetary crisis
• Inspiration by the Anthropocene hacking project
• Structural capture and destabilization of the dynamics of change
• Readings of The Lost Ones, Company and Hej na dno
• Crisis of knowledge and power
• Collapse of representation
• Incredible dimensions of human and non-human closeness
• Practices of inhabiting a world that cannot be controlled

The author, Michał Kisiel, in his book proposes an innovative reading of Samuel Beckett's prose, which goes beyond traditional interpretations. Instead of focusing on realistic representations of the planetary crisis, Kisiel analyzes how Beckett structurally captures, sustains and destabilizes the dynamics of change itself. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of phenomena relevant to the Anthropocene, such as the crisis of knowledge and power, the collapse of representation, and the incredible dimensions of human and non-human closeness.

The book "Beckett and the Anthropocene" is also an invitation to think about the practices of inhabiting a world that not only cannot be controlled, but also in which it is impossible to live. The author asks questions about the impossibility of knowing and understanding the crisis, which, happening on a planetary scale, exceeds the boundaries of common-sense understanding. It is a reading that forces reflection and provokes the search for new perspectives in the face of contemporary challenges.

Śląsk Publishing House, known for publishing valuable and inspiring items, gives readers a book that will certainly remain in their memory for a long time. "Beckett and the Anthropocene" is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy and ecology. It is a book that allows us to look at Samuel Beckett's work in a new way and understand how his prose can be relevant and inspiring in the context of contemporary challenges.

This publication is not only a literary analysis, but also an attempt to understand our role in a world that is constantly changing. Through the prism of Beckett's work, the author encourages us to reflect on our place in the Anthropocene and to look for new ways to inhabit a world that is becoming increasingly unpredictable and dangerous. It is a reading that will certainly open your eyes to new perspectives and inspire you to act.