CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE RÓŻEWICZ AND VOGLER FAMILIES

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through over 60 years of correspondence between two outstanding families – the Różewiczs and the Voglers. This unique collection of letters is not only a treat for literary scholars, but also for anyone who wants to explore the secrets of literary and theatrical life in Poland. Discover previously unknown facts from the lives of Tadeusz Różewicz, Henryk Vogler, and Romana Próchnicka-Vogler.

• Private chronicle of literary and theatrical life
• Significant contributions to the biographies of both creators
• Records of the history of friendship
• Unposed portraits and self-portraits
• Comments by Tadeusz Różewicz on his own works
• Supplements to essays, sketches, and interviews
• Literary criticism by Różewicz

This correspondence is not only an exchange of courtesies, but above all, profound conversations about culture, theater, literature, and film. The authors of the letters, writer and editor, playwright and literary director of theaters, author of plays and director, share their thoughts on productions of Różewicz's plays, repertoire plans, literary and theater criticism, as well as screenplays and film adaptations. It is a fascinating insight into the creative process and the behind-the-scenes of artistic life.

An additional value of the book is the comments by Tadeusz Różewicz on his own works included in the letters. Thanks to this, the reader receives significant supplements to essays, sketches, and interviews. The writer reveals the secrets of his workshop and defends his own aesthetic views. Różewicz also engages in ad hoc literary criticism, in the letters we see how carefully he reads Henryk Vogler's novels, short stories, and dramas, precisely formulating praise and accusations. He also argues with theater people, pointing out the weaknesses of the staging and acting.

This book is a true feast for lovers of literature and theater. It allows you to look behind the scenes of artistic life, get to know the outstanding creators more closely, and understand their creative process. It is also a valuable historical document that sheds light on cultural life in Poland in the second half of the 20th century. Warstwy Publishing House has taken care of high editorial quality, which makes reading a real pleasure. The hardcover and careful edition make this book an ornament to any library.

Warstwy Publishing House, known for its high editorial quality and careful editions, presents this correspondence in an elegant hardcover. This is a guarantee that this book will not only be a valuable source of knowledge, but also an ornament to any library. Immerse yourself in the world of letters and discover the fascinating story of friendship and creativity of two outstanding families.