PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITY OF GUSTAW MORCINEK...

The book "Parliamentary Activity of Gustaw Morcinek..." by Krystyna Heska-Kwaśniewicz and Lucyna Sadzikowska, published by IPN, is a fascinating study of the role and position of Gustaw Morcinek as a deputy to the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic. This publication sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of the life of the famous writer, showing his involvement in social and political matters of those times.

• Analysis of the role of a deputy in the political system of the Polish People's Republic
• Presentation of correspondence of Gustaw Morcinek with voters and institutions
• Showing the dramatic aspect of performing the function of a deputy
• Documentation of the ineffectiveness of Morcinek's parliamentary interventions
• Indication of the authority of Morcinek as a writer
• Characterization of Morcinek as a righteous man and a good writer

The publication "Parliamentary Activity of Gustaw Morcinek..." analyzes letters that are rejection responses to various requests. These responses prove the ineffectiveness of Gustaw Morcinek's parliamentary interventions. They show what the actual position of the deputy to the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic was in the political system of the time. The authors emphasize that the number of letters of thanks addressed directly to Morcinek was small, which can be explained by his perception as a writer and not a politician.

Gustaw Morcinek was known and valued primarily as a writer whose books aroused trust. It was for this reason that he enjoyed authority among voters. The authors of the publication note that two terms: virtuous and beautiful books best characterize Morcinek in the eyes of society. Voters saw him as a righteous man and a good writer, which built confidence in his person as a deputy.

The book has 248 pages, a format of 17.2x24.7 cm and a hardcover. It was published in 2019 by the Institute of National Remembrance. It is a valuable position for all those interested in the history of Poland, literature and the role of intellectuals in social and political life.

This publication is a valuable source of knowledge about the life and work of Gustaw Morcinek, going beyond his literary work. It allows you to understand the political and social realities of the Polish People's Republic, as well as the role that deputies played in that system. The book is addressed to a wide audience, both historians, literary scholars and all those interested in Polish culture and history.

Thanks to this publication, we can better understand what the work of a deputy looked like in the times of the Polish People's Republic, what opportunities and limitations he had, and how he was perceived in society. It is an important addition to the knowledge about the history of Poland and the role of the individual in the political system. This book deserves attention due to its historical and literary value.