MARIUSZ SZCZYGIEŁ GOTTLAND 2022 EDITION

A book that gnaws and torments, yet fascinates and carries you away into a world of extraordinary stories. In his "Gottland," Mariusz Szczygieł takes us on a journey through the Czech Republic, where the fates of people intertwine with history, creating a mosaic full of irony, humor, and tragedy. It is a story about the price we pay for decisions, about the interplay of chance and destiny that shapes the lives of entire generations.

• Fascinating portraits of heroes
• Engaging narrative full of irony and humor
• Unique perspective on Czech culture and history
• Inspiring reading that encourages reflection
• Masterful combination of reportage and fiction
• A book that defies categorization
• Discovering Czech encounters with "history unleashed"

"Gottland" is a collection of reportages that transport us to the world of Czech paradoxes and contrasts. We learn about the fates of actress Lida Baarova, sculptor Otakar Švec, Franz Kafka's niece, and many other figures whose lives have been marked by history. With extraordinary sensitivity and insight, Szczygieł tells about their choices, dilemmas, and the consequences they faced for their decisions.

The author is fascinated by Czech culture and customs, the sense of irony, humor, and sarcasm. He reminds us of Czech encounters with "history unleashed," which makes reading even more engaging. We read these stories through the lens of our own fates, which makes them even more personal and touching.

Mariusz Szczygieł is a master of reportage who knows how to draw the reader into the world of his heroes. His books are not only a collection of facts and reports, but above all a story about human fates, about the choices that shape our lives, and about the price we pay for freedom and independence. "Gottland" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Czech soul and history.

The 2022 edition is a refreshed version of this cult book, which delights and inspires anew. Immerse yourself in the world of "Gottland" and discover extraordinary stories that will forever change your view of the Czech Republic and its inhabitants.