DIARIES FROM THE DAYS OF THE PLAGUE - GEORGE BASTARD

A viral plague provokes the question: "Who are we?". The answer is not easy. The conflict of meanings and emotions, like a plague, contaminate relationships. "Diaries from the Days of the Plague" traces the spaces in which we become what they tell about us. The author outlines the fate, leading through the next days of the pandemic. George Bastard is a sociologist, but feels the "finished" identity as a "prison". He reaches for another form of expression to enrich the reflection on the human condition. The pseudonym "George Bastard" protects the personal data of the people described.

• Reflection on identity in times of plague
• Analysis of conflicts in human relationships
• Journalistic record of the pandemic
• Metaphorical look at the contemporary condition
• Protection of privacy of the people described
• Deep sociological analysis

George Bastard, the author of "Diaries from the Days of the Plague", is a figure that evades simple definitions. On the one hand, he is a sociologist with a doctorate and habilitation from the University of Warsaw, on the other - an artist looking for expression outside scientific schemes. His pseudonym is intended to protect the people whose fate he describes in his diaries, which adds authenticity and intimacy to his relations.

This book is not only a record of the pandemic, but above all a reflection on the human condition in the face of the crisis. Bastard analyzes how the plague affects our relationships, identity and way of perceiving the world. His diaries are a journey through the meanders of the human psyche, in which we seek answers to the question of who we really are.

"Diaries from the Days of the Plague" is a reading for people looking for a deep reflection on the contemporary world. The author insightfully analyzes the social and psychological aspects of the pandemic, offering the reader not only a record of events, but above all - an invitation to his own reflection and the search for answers to questions about the meaning of existence.

Sorus Publishing presents the book in a careful edition, taking care of every detail - from the format (208x152 mm) to the high printing quality on 426 pages. The year of publication 2024 guarantees topicality and a fresh look at the topics raised by the author. "Diaries from the Days of the Plague" is a position that will certainly interest readers looking for ambitious literature that encourages reflection and discussion.