Beschreibung
“Insane run“ focuses on European culture of the late nineteenth century and the Polish contribution to it. The word “dark“ is understood as a metaphor of gradual devaluation of the idea of progress. It also receives a literal sense: the book focuses on darkness that found its way back to the European public space.
Autorenportrait
is a Professor of Polish literature at the Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz (Poland). His research and publications focus on Socialist Realism, literary theory, and cultural history of railroad.
Inhalt
Nineteenth century – popular culture – technology in literature – railroad disaster –
melodrama
