“Literackie traces of the Poznań family” | guided tour as part of the Night of Literature

“The Promised Land” is undoubtedly the most famous novel about Łódź. In it, Władysław Reymont showed a dynamically developing, multicultural metropolis. Before starting work, he lived in Łódź, where he observed its inhabitants and factory life. On the pages of the novel appear the owners of the greatest fortunes - the admired and hated “kings of cotton”. Apparently, many fabricators recognized themselves in the heroes and tried to hinder the publication of the book. Could Israel Poznański be one of the pioneers? Do the descriptions of the palace interiors resemble the decor of his residence? We will answer these and other questions during the Literature Night, visiting the Museum of the City of Łódź. We will also confront literary fiction with historical books describing the history of the Poznań family on the basis of documents and accounts of its descendants. “The Promised Land” by Władysław Reymont is the most famous novel about Łódź, showing the industrial power and multicultural character of the city. The meeting will allow us to compare the world of novels with documents and memories of the descendants of one of the most important industrial families of Łódź.