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Natasza Goerke

    March 13, 1960

    Natasza Goerke's literary explorations delve into the complexities of the human psyche and the nuances of existence. Her writing is characterized by keen introspection and an exploration of her characters' inner worlds. Goerke frequently engages with themes of identity, alienation, and the search for meaning in an ever-changing landscape. Through her distinctive literary style, she crafts compelling and memorable narratives that resonate deeply with readers.

    Natasza Goerke
    Sibirische Palme
    Rasante Erstarrung. Erzählung
    Abschied vom Plasma. Erzählungen. Aus d. Poln. v. Hans-Peter Hoelscher-Obermaier
    Tam
    Farewells to Plasma
    • 2001

      Tato kniha byla vydána českým nakladatelstvím Twisted Spoon Press, které sídlí v Praze a vydává díla českých a slovanských autorů v anglickém jazyce. Oficiální anotace nakladatele: Farewells to Plasma is a selection of short stories and prose from the three volumes Goerke has published in Polish. Few Polish prose writers of the past ten years have attracted as much delight and bewilderment as Natasza Goerke. Her stories, which are commonly fastened with predicates like “surreal,” “grotesque,” “ludicrous,” “ironic,” and “extravagant,” call to mind the absurdist and parabolic work of Daniil Kharms, Slawomir Mrozek, Clarice Lispector, and Antonio Tabucchi. Although her reluctance toward straightforward narration, her refusal of any "responsibility" on the part of the writer to provide metaphysical product for the national masses, and her involvement with esoteric perspectives such as Buddhism and Asian cultures generally, all have caused less avant-garde-friendly critics to shake their heads in consternation, her erudition and extremely fine feeling for the Polish language have earned her recognition from all quarters as one of the most innovative and important voices of the younger generation.

      Farewells to Plasma