Jerzy Kosinski Knihy

V jeseni roku 1939 rodičia v nemenovanej krajine v stredovýchodnej Európe pošlú svojho šesťročného syna na vidiek, aby ho uchránili pred hrôzami vojny. Ďaleko od civilizácie sa nevinné chlapča postupne stretáva s nepochopiteľnou zaostalosťou, poverčivosťou, zlobou, najobludnejšími formami násilia a prejavmi sexuálnych úchyliek. Nevinný naivný chlapec uvažuje, kde sa berie násilie, načo je dobré a ako sa mu vyhnúť. Odpovede a ochranu nachádza postupne v primitívnych kultoch, u Boha, Diabla, v nacizme aj komunizme, až napokon stratí nielen všetky ideály, ale aj nevinnosť. K tomu všetkému ho ženie najsilnejšia ľudská túžba – prežiť. Na pozadí mimoriadne naturalistického diela (nedávajte ho čítať deťom) sa odohráva silný príbeh o vplyve ľudských pudov, nenávisti, zlobe, hlúposti a túžby po pomste. Jeden z najkontroverznejších románov dvadsiateho storočia, preložený do vyše tridsiatky jazykov, sa takmer po polstoročí od prvého vydania dočkal aj slovenského prekladu. Čitateľ sa môže presvedčiť, že jeho odkaz je napriek drsnej forme predovšetkým humanistický.

Jerzy Kosinski’s clever parable of a naive man thrust into the modern world is more pointed now than ever. Chance, the enigmatic gardener, becomes Chauncey Gardiner after getting hit by a limo belonging to a Wall Street tycoon. The whirlwind that follows brings Chance to his new status of political policy advisor and possible vice presidential candidate. His garden-variety political responses, inspired by television, become heralded as visionary, and he is soon a media icon due to his unknown background and vague, yet appealing, conversational nature. Being There was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film, starring Peter Sellers as Chance, in 1979.

A portrayal of men and women both aroused and desensitized by an environment that disdains the individual and seeks control over the imagination.

Tarden, an ex-superspy, expertly navigates the lives of those around him, drawing them into a web of psychological manipulation and intrigue. His ability to thrive under pressure allows him to lead his temporary partners through a ruthless and complex interplay of motives and secrets, creating a thrilling narrative of tension and deception.

Blind Date is a spectacular & erotically charged psychological novel that shows Jerzy Kosinski, author of Being There & The Painted Bird, at the height of his power. George Levanter is an idea man, a small investor, an international playboy & a ruthless deal-maker whose life is delivered in a series of scorching encounters, each more incredible than the last. From Moscow to Paris, from a Manhattan skyscraper to a California mass murder, Blind Date is a dizzying vision of life among the beautiful people & the thrill-seekers.

The book features insightful interviews with a renowned author known for impactful works like The Painted Bird, Steps, and Being There. Through these conversations, readers gain a deeper understanding of the author's creative process, thematic explorations, and personal experiences that shaped their writing. The discussions reveal the complexities of their characters and the significant social issues addressed in their narratives, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of a literary figure whose work has left a lasting mark on literature.

Jerzy Kosinski is one of the most important and original writers of our times. Passing By serves as his legacy, a collection of writings that answers many questions about his work and offers a revealing and provocative self-portrait by an author whose life was shrouded in enigma.The man who emerges here has a passion for sport, a quirky sense of fun, an idiosyncratic range of acquaintances stretching from Pope John Paul II to Warren Beatty, and an abiding love of secrets, conundrums, and fantasies. But first and foremost, as he demonstrates in major essays on his novels The Painted Bird and Steps, Kosinski is a powerful, incomparable literary artist.

Exploring the duality of wealth and existential emptiness, the story follows a privileged young man whose fascination with power conceals deeper vulnerabilities. The narrative weaves together themes of playfulness, violence, and moral ambiguity, reminiscent of both Camus's existentialism and the dark intrigue found in "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Through this complex character, the novel delves into the consequences of a life driven by status and the darker impulses that lie beneath a charming facade.

The narrative revolves around a mysterious rock superstar named Goddard, who has successfully concealed his identity from everyone, including his friends. The plot thickens with the presence of a captivating young woman, whose obsession with uncovering Goddard's true self leads her to stalk him. Her relentless pursuit is fueled by a hidden agenda that she believes justifies her actions, creating a tension-filled exploration of fame, identity, and obsession.

Dieser düstere Roman hat Millionen Leser auf der ganzen Welt erschüttert. Irgendwo im Osten Europas, während der Zweite Weltkrieg tobt: Um ihn vor den Nazis zu schützen, wird ein kleiner jüdischer Junge zu einer alten Frau aufs Land gegeben. Kurz darauf stirbt sie und der Junge bleibt allein zurück. Als er durch die zerfetzte Welt irrt, erlebt er die Gräuel des Krieges – aber auch die Perversion und Brutalität der Soldaten und der abergläubischen Landbevölkerung. Der Junge verstummt und hat sich, als der Krieg endet, für immer verändert. Der Weltbestseller in neuer Übersetzung von Andreas Decker. Kosinski schildert das Triebhafte und Abgründige im Menschen, aber auch die tiefe Vereinsamung unseres Daseins in einer klaren Prosa. Ein Meisterwerk.