Promotion of the new edition of the book “Conversations in Maisons-Laffitte 1981” by Barbara Toruńczyk

We invite you to the Museum of the Second World War to promote the bibliophile edition of the book “Conversations in Maisons-Laffitte 1981” by Barbara Toruńczyk — an outstanding essayist, editor, founder of “Zeszyty Literackich” and winner of, among others, the Editorial Award of the Polish PEN Club. The meeting will take place on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) at 17:00 in the cinema hall (level -3).

Free admission applies.

The book will be discussed by distinguished guests: Basil Kerski — cultural manager, since 2026 president of the House of History of North Rhine-Westphalia in Düsseldorf, and previously long-term director of the European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk and popularizer of Jerzy Giedroyc's achievements; Andrzej Peciak — publisher of the bibliophile edition of “Conversations in Maisons-Laffitte”. activist of the democratic opposition, distinguished publisher and permanent collaborator of the Literary Institute since the 1980s; as well as Dr. Dmitriy Panto - employee of the Museum of the Second World War.

During the event, participants will have the opportunity to receive a free copy of the promoted publication.

The event is organized as part of the celebration of the Year of Jerzy Giedroyc and Józef Czapski, established by the Parliament and Senate of the Republic of Poland, as well as in connection with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Literary Institute in Paris. It will be a unique opportunity to explore the history of this emigration center, which was crucial for Polish literature, which for decades shaped independent political and cultural thought.

Venue: cinema room, level -3 Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk (1 Władysław Bartoszewski Square)

Deadline: October 27, 2026 (Tuesday)

Admission is free