A thought-provoking and highly engaging new book titled “Pamięć” (Memory) has just been released. This is the 23rd International Literary Anthology featuring contemporary Polish writers. The authors have tackled a unique and original theme, resulting in a collection filled with deep emotions, universal truths, and introspective reflections that resonate with readers. It is a truly captivating read.
The World’s First Literary Anthology Devoted to “Pamięć” (“Memory”)
“Pamięć” – the 23rd International Anthology of Contemporary Polish Literature – showcases the work of 108 authors from Australia, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Germany, and Poland. Spanning 342 pages, the book includes free verse and classical poetry, short stories, memoirs, poetic prose, photographs, and graphic art.
Some texts are bitter and reflective, recalling deeply traumatic events, while others are filled with longing, sentimentality, and nostalgia for what has been lost in the passage of time. These personal and cultural memories form the atmosphere of this exceptional literary endeavor.
The Creative Team Behind the Anthology
The anthology was brought to life by a dedicated and talented team. The cover and main illustrations were created by Renata Cygan – an accomplished poet, graphic designer, and photographer. Each of her artworks invites reflection, sparking imagination and storytelling beyond the page. Her images serve as visual narratives that open doors to memory and imagination.
Kazimierz Linda, a poet, oversaw the technical editing of the volume. The concept and editorial direction were led by Wanda “Dusia” Stańczak – a distinguished Polish poet, lyricist, and journalist. The book was published by the Warsaw II Branch of the Polish Authors’ Association (Stowarzyszenie Autorów Polskich).
The thematic anthology series began 15 years ago and continues to this day. Past volumes have explored powerful and often challenging themes such as Father, Mother, Border, Contemplation, Against the Wind, Bitter Vodka, Entangled Paths, and many others.
A Constellation of Contemporary Polish Writers
The anthology “Pamięć” is a showcase of remarkable talent, gathering a diverse array of contemporary Polish authors. Among the contributors are:
Ewa Adamczyk; Jan Bagno; Maria Bednarek, Brygida Błażewicz, Juliusz Erazm Bolek; Urszula Kociołek-Brandys, Małgorzata Orzechowska-Brol, Halina Markowska-Budniak; Magdalena Cejman, Elżbieta Chylewska, Danuta Chyła, Renata Cygan, Grażyna Cylwik, Anna Czachorowska, Anna Czartoszewska, Aleksandra Czerczyńska, Wojciech Konrad Dąbrowski, Maria Dłuska, Katarzyna Dominik, Anna Dudek, Danuta Duszyńska „Australijka”, Jolanta Maria Dzienis, Eliza Anna Falkiewicz, Elzbieta Ferlejko, Teresa Fiedler, Hanna Fołtyn, Ewa Fronk, Kazimiera Gatys, Elżbieta Grabosz, Ryszard Grajek, Jolanta Maria Grotte, Krystyna Grys, Teresa Grzywacz, Małgorzata Hrycaj, Patryk Iwańczyk, Joanna Jakubik, Bo Jaroszek, Agnieszka Jarzębowska, Aneta Jasłowska, Anna Jelińska, Małgorzata A. Jędrzejewska, Agnieszka Jowik, Ewa Jowik, Gina Jusięga, Alicja Kayzer, Grażyna Kłosek, Łukasz Zygmunt Knyziak „Razura”, Tadeusz Krzysztof Knyziak „Coobus”, Mariola Kokowska, Helena Lena Kołodziejek, Helena Trzcionka-Kryściak, Małgorzata Krzak, Beata Książek, Alicja Maria Kuberska, Małgorzata Kulisiewicz, Zdzisława Kwiatkowska, Alina Lassota, Sławomir Lęga, Kazimierz Linda, Agnieszka Lis, Agata Litwin, Agnieszka Lubos, Magdalena Łubkowska, Sławomira Sobkowska-Marczyńska, Anna Hanna Marszewska, Marta Herdzik-Męcińska, Grzegorz J. Męciński, Józefa Michalska, Teresa Mirańska, Zbigniew Mirosławski, Krystyna Münnich-Kafel, Lidia Lewandowska-Nayar, Anna Nazar, Elżbieta Kurdej-Oklesińska, Eugeniusz Orłow, Stanisława Ossowska, Bożenna Beata Parzuchowska, Maria Pawłowska, Zofia Maria Pągowska, Daniela Polasik, Ewa Hulak-Radziej, Agnieszka Kowalska-Raszka, Bożena Rogowska, Tomasz Rudnicki, Eliza Segiet, Małgorzata Maria Sempka, Ryszard Sidorkiewicz, Anna Kochalska-Siwak, Danuta Ewa Skalska, Małgorzata T. Skwarek-Gałęska, Zbigniew Smus, Wanda Dusia Stańczak, Anita Steciuk, Wioleta Szarwas, Anna Barbara Czuraj-Struzik, Leszek Szczurek, Iwona Szewczak, Irena Szymańska, Tadeusz Szymański, Bożena Anna Śmierzyńska, Teodozja Świderska, Jerzy Tawłowicz, Anna Tomiczek, Grażyna Werner, Mariola Maria Wiewiór, Małgorzata Wiśniewska, Laurencja Wons, Andrzej Wróblewski, Jan Bagno.
Memory: The Core of Human Experience
Memory – without it, no acquired knowledge could exist, no experience could be recalled, and life as we know it would be impossible. From the moment we open our eyes – perhaps even earlier – memory shapes our reality. Its absence or failure often brings personal tragedy. It is essential in both joy and sorrow.
That is why “memory” was chosen as the central theme of this latest international anthology of Polish writers. It is an invitation to reflect not only on the past but on the very mechanisms through which we understand and navigate the world.
The Warsaw Review / Source: Agencja Informacyjna / 8.01.2026