Requiem Mass

The stories and essays presented in this book vividly reflect the psychological and philosophical currents of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Poland in 1868, Przybyszewski developed his artistic work during a period of political upheavals and cultural change. An intellectual and provocative thinker, he was closely connected with the artistic bohemia and the literary avant-garde. His engagement with topics such as sex, death, and spirituality is often shaped by his own experiences of battling alcoholism and mental illness. This personal drama is mirrored in the characters and plotlines he creates. This audiobook invites the listener to immerse themselves in the complex, often troubling worlds of Przybyszewski. His texts offer insight not only into a person’s inner suffering, but also into social and cultural problems of the early 20th century.