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As in his novel The Polish Complex, Konwicki's A Minor Apocalypse stars a narrator and character named Konwicki, who has been asked to set himself on fire that evening in front of the Communist Party headquarters in Warsaw in an act of protest. He accepts the commission, but without any clear idea of whether he will actually go through with the selfimmolation. He spends the rest of the day wandering the streets of Warsaw, being tortured by the secret police and falling in love. Both himself and Everyman, the characterauthor experiences the effects of ideologies and bureaucracies gone insane with, as always in history, the individual struggling for survival rather than offering himself up on the pyre of the greater good. Brilliantly translated by Richard Lourie, A Minor Apocalypse is one of the most important novels to emerge from Poland in the last twenty five years.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Minor Apocalypse'? A: 'A Minor Apocalypse' explores themes of individual struggle against oppressive ideologies and bureaucracies, focusing on the personal experiences of its protagonist, Konwicki, as he contemplates self-immolation in protest.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Minor Apocalypse'? A: The author of 'A Minor Apocalypse' is Tadeusz Konwicki, a notable Polish writer recognized for his impactful literary contributions.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'A Minor Apocalypse'? A: 'A Minor Apocalypse' was published on July 1, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Minor Apocalypse' have? A: 'A Minor Apocalypse' consists of 244 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'A Minor Apocalypse'? A: 'A Minor Apocalypse' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the item? A: The item is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Is 'A Minor Apocalypse' part of a specific edition? A: 'A Minor Apocalypse' is published as the 1st Dalkey Archive Edition.
- Q: What can readers expect from the translation of 'A Minor Apocalypse'? A: The novel is brilliantly translated by Richard Lourie, making it accessible to English-speaking readers while retaining the essence of the original Polish text.
- Q: What genre does 'A Minor Apocalypse' belong to? A: 'A Minor Apocalypse' falls under the Contemporary fiction genre.
- Q: Is there any significant background information about the setting of 'A Minor Apocalypse'? A: The novel is set in Warsaw, Poland, during a politically charged era, which plays a crucial role in shaping the narrative and the protagonist's experiences.