IN A SMALL MANOR, MOTHER, SHOEMAKERS - STANISŁAW IGNACY WITKIEWICZ

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of dramas by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, one of the most original and controversial creators of Polish literature. This collection of three well-known plays – "In a Small Manor," "Mother," and "Shoemakers" – is a true feast for lovers of absurd theater and philosophical reflections. Discover how Witkacy deconstructs reality, questions conventions, and provokes thought.

• In a Small Manor: A critique of realistic conventions in art, full of surprising twists and metaphysical reflections.
• Mother: A study of the relationship between a son and his mother, showing the conflict between ambitions and reality.
• Shoemakers: A vision of a future society, automated and devoid of values, leading to the collapse of civilization.
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Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, known as Witkacy, is an extremely colorful and versatile figure. He was not only a playwright but also a painter, photographer, art theorist, and philosopher. His work, full of formal experiments and profound reflections, had a huge impact on the development of Polish and world culture. Witkacy, fascinated by the ideas of existentialism and psychoanalysis, showed in his dramas the absurdity of human existence, unmasked social conventions, and questioned traditional values.

Witkacy's dramas are not only entertainment but also an intellectual challenge. His plays, full of paradoxes, irony, and grotesque, force us to reflect on the condition of man in the modern world. "In a Small Manor" is a satire on realistic conventions, "Mother" is a study of a complicated family relationship, and "Shoemakers" is a dystopian vision of the future. Each of these plays is a separate world, full of original characters, surprising situations, and philosophical reflections.

This volume is an ideal proposition for all those who appreciate ambitious literature, seek intellectual challenges, and want to delve into the work of one of the most important Polish writers of the 20th century. Regardless of whether you are a literature student, a theater lover, or simply a curious person, this book will surely interest and inspire you. Discover the world of Witkacy and let yourself be carried away by his extraordinary vision of reality.