Piotr Florczyk Livres

The author, Piotr Florczyk, is a multifaceted literary figure known for his poetry, essays, and translations. Originally from Kraków, Poland, he relocated to the United States as a teenager. His diverse body of work has appeared in numerous journals, showcasing his contributions to literature. As a co-founder of Calypso Editions, he plays a significant role in the publishing world. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Southern California, further solidifying his academic and creative endeavors.

Born of hours spent watching and listening to the testimonies of Polish Holocaust survivors and those who came to their aid, these poems by noted Polish poet Piotr Florczyk document the unspeakable evil unleashed by the Nazis in Poland, while also interrogating the very concept of memory literature. With fewer and fewer Holocaust survivors living among us each year, From the Annals of Krak�w retells their stories of persecution, perseverance, and luck so they will continue to be heard and will keep alive the memory of survivors' suffering and bravery.

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. The story of swimming has no beginning or end. Ever since humans glimpsed the open sea, or a pond, or a river, they have strived to reach the other shore. A swimming pool puts that goal within our reach, if only metaphorically. In the swimming pool - outdoor, indoor - we can both forget who we are and dream of becoming someone else, which is why we swim for pleasure, exercise, and relaxation. Swimming Pool looks at the pool as a place where humans seek to attain the unique union between mind and body. As a former world-ranked swimmer whose journey toward naturalization and U.S. citizenship began with a swimming fellowship, Piotr Florczyk reflects on his own adventures in swimming pools while taking a closer look at artists, architects, writers, and others who have helped to cement the swimming pool's prominent and iconic role in our society and culture. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.