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A World Without Mystery Is Boring. We Seek the Extraordinary
Human beings are wired to long for the extraordinary – it opposes…
Krzysztof Andruczyk
Literary scholar, PhD. Studies the evolution of Polish cultural myths, romanticism and its ties with modernity. Deeply interested in the 19th century. Devourer of SF and pop culture works, which he probes in search of ideas that shape our reality.
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The Fantasy Crisis. What Is Missing in Today’s Fictional World Productions?
Modern adaptations of fantasy literature share a common trait – they tend…
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The Comfort of Kitsch. Why We Need “Bad” Art
Kitsch, that slippery concept in cultural criticism, often conjures images of gaudy…
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Antiheroes in Pop Culture. Far from Heroes, Yet Captivating Audiences
Contemporary popular culture has been dominated by two archetypes: superheroes and antiheroes.…
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Alice in Nightmareland: The 21st Century Phenomenon of Adultifying Children’s Literature
Classic children’s literature often evokes nostalgic memories of early childhood. Works such…
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The Magic of Biography. Why Are We Fascinated by Other People’s Lives?
Biographies are one of the most widely read non-fiction genres. Contemporary readers…
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Evil in Culture: Why Do We Need Tales About the Dark Side of Man and the World?
Evil is an inalienable part of our reality. Characters of cruel felons…
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Censoring Literary Classics: Ethical Obligation or Political Correctness Gone Too Far?
“Books are a mirror: you only see in them what you already…
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Pop Tradition: Can Popular Culture Replace the Canon?
It seems that the times when works of popular culture were unwelcome…