DEFENSELESS THOUGHTS. ESSAYS AND OTHER WRITINGS ABOUT UPPER SILESIA - ZBIGNIEW KADŁUBEK

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through Upper Silesia with Zbigniew Kadłubek's collection of essays. This unique book is not just a collection of texts, but above all an attempt to understand regional identity in the context of contemporary challenges. Discover the richness of the culture and history of this extraordinary region, get to know the personalities of important figures and immerse yourself in reflections on the future of Silesia.

• Collection of essays, sketches and memoirs dedicated to Upper Silesia.
• Attempts to diagnose contemporary regionalism and Upper Silesian identity.
• Portraits of important figures of Upper Silesian cultural life.
• Reflections on the future of Silesian as a regional language.
• Speech in Parliament showing the defenselessness of Silesian thoughts.
• Afterword by Ingmar Villqist adding depth to the reflections.
• Edition in the format 210x155 mm, ideal for reading.

The book "Defenseless Thoughts" is a collection of essays, sketches and memoirs that have previously appeared in magazines such as "Śląsk", "Przegląd Polityczny", "Fabryka Silesia" and "Borussia". The author, Zbigniew Kadłubek, attempts to diagnose contemporary regionalism, analyzing what Upper Silesia is at the beginning of the 21st century and what are the prospects for Silesian as a regional language. Among the texts, we also find portraits of figures of Upper Silesian cultural life who are important to the author, such as Stefan Szymutko, Michał Smolorz, Jan F. Lewandowski and Feliks Netz.

The essays contained in the book are both literary and theoretical in nature. The author is looking for a research method that would take into account both the present existence of people identifying with Upper Silesia and a historical perspective free from propaganda and distortions. The book closes with an authentic speech in the Polish Parliament on October 9, 2014, which shows the true defenselessness of Silesian thoughts and justifies the title of the entire collection. Ingmar Villqist shared his reflections after reading these "defenseless thoughts" in the Afterword with the readers.

The Publishing House of the University of Silesia hands over to readers a publication that is an important voice in the discussion about regional identity and the cultural heritage of Upper Silesia. This book is not only a valuable source of knowledge, but also an inspiration to reflect on one's own identity and place in the world. Thanks to the careful edition and rich content, "Defenseless Thoughts" will certainly interest all lovers of history, culture and regional literature.

Ingmar Villqist in his Afterword shares his reflections after reading "defenseless thoughts", adding another dimension to the analysis and interpretation of Zbigniew Kadłubek's texts. His view on the Upper Silesian issue enriches the reader's perspective and encourages further research and discoveries in the field of culture and history of this region. This book is an invitation to dialogue and exchange of thoughts on identity, memory and the future of Upper Silesia.