Pepeo i alem-kamen
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Pepeo i alem-kamen

Jerzy Andrzejewski

The novel Ashes and Alem-Kamen is set in the city of Ostrowiec during the last days of World War II, from May 5 to 8, 1945. The work explores the political and moral dilemmas that accompany Poland's transition from Nazi occupation to communist rule.

The main protagonist, Maciek Chełmicki, a young soldier of the anti-communist underground, is given the task of liquidating Stefan Szczuka, a high official of the new communist government. During the preparations for the assassination, Maciek falls in love with the waitress Krystyna, which brings him into a conflict between personal feelings and political duty.

The novel depicts the complex relationships between characters, including former aristocrats, communists, nationalists and ordinary citizens, who gather at the Monopole Hotel, a symbol of social change. Through their interactions, Andrzejewski explores themes of identity, loyalty, and moral responsibility in a time of political instability.

Ashes and Alem-Kamen is considered one of the most important Polish novels of the 20th century, and in 1958 it was adapted into a film of the same name directed by Andrzej Wajda, which gained international recognition.

Original title
Popiół i diament
Translation
Julije Benešić
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm
Pages
275
Publisher
Matica hrvatska, Zagreb, 1947.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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