TRIP TO SZERSZENIOWIEC. TOWARDS LEC

Embark on an extraordinary journey in the footsteps of one of the most outstanding Polish aphorists and poets, Stanisław Jerzy Lec. This book is not only a guide, but above all a fascinating story about the life, work and inspirations of the author, who electrified and provoked thought with his aphorisms.

• Journey to the roots: Discover Szerszeniowiec, Lec's homeland, and understand his work.
• In the footsteps of the master: Visit Lviv, Warsaw and Jerusalem, the cities that shaped Lec.
• Inspiring meetings: Get to know Lec's kindred spirits, such as Karl Kraus, Paul Celan and Thomas Bernhard.
• Real and intellectual landscapes: A guide to Lec's world, full of history, culture and satire.
• Afterword by Tomasz Lec: A unique look at his father's work.
• Rich edition: 296 pages full of knowledge and inspiration.

"Trip to Szerszeniowiec" is an invitation to delve into the life and work of Stanisław Jerzy Lec. The author takes us on a fascinating journey to Podolia, to Szerszeniowiec, a village that played a key role in the poet's life. It was here, in the Seret bend, that Lec drew inspiration for his aphorisms and epigrams. The book is not only a guide to Lec's geography, but above all to his intellectual world.

During the trip, we will also visit Lviv, Warsaw and Jerusalem, cities that had a huge impact on the development of Lec as an artist and a man. We will learn about his relationships with other outstanding artists such as Karl Kraus, Paul Celan and Thomas Bernhard. We will find out what traditions Lec continued, who he went for coffee with and who he went to the barricades with.

"Trip to Szerszeniowiec" is a story about the brotherhood of hardy Central European spirits, about a Lviv seamstress and a Szerszeniowiec gardener, about a butterfly hunter. It is also a story about cruelty and the weapon that is satire. The book includes an afterword by Tomasz Lec, the son of Stanisław Jerzy Lec, which adds a unique character and value to it.

Noir sur Blanc Publishing invites you to read this extraordinary book, which will surely interest all lovers of literature, history and culture of Central Europe. Discover the world of Stanisław Jerzy Lec anew and let yourself be carried away on a fascinating journey in the footsteps of the master!