Szczepan Twardoch's New Novel 'Sehnsucht' Explores Guilt and History

Polish author Szczepan Twardoch has released a new novel titled 'Sehnsucht,' which follows a protagonist grappling with existential guilt across time and space. The narrative employs an elevator as a device to traverse different historical periods, blending cultural pessimism with themes of imagination and hope. The character is haunted by history despite his efforts to rely on fantasy and optimism. The novel continues Twardoch's exploration of human emotions and historical trauma, as seen in his previous works.