Agata Puścikowska Discusses "Lotniczka": The Story of Polish Aviator Janina Lewandowska

This event features author Agata Puścikowska discussing her book "Lotniczka. Opowieść o Janinie Lewandowskiej," which chronicles the life of Janina Lewandowska, a Polish aviator and the only woman murdered at Katyn. Puścikowska will share her research process and the facts uncovered while writing about Lewandowska's complex life and tragic end.

This event centers on a meeting with author Agata Puścikowska to discuss her book, "Lotniczka. Opowieść o Janinie Lewandowskiej." The book delves into the life of Janina Lewandowska, a Polish aviator, paratrooper, pilot, singer, and pianist, whose life was tragically cut short in the Katyn massacre in the spring of 1940. The author aims to uncover the truth behind the myths surrounding Lewandowska, presenting a more complex picture of her life, marked by personal struggles and a fight for self-identity, beyond the simplified image of a 'crystal-clear patriot.' Puścikowska's research explores Lewandowska's upbringing in a military family, her father's role in the Greater Poland Uprising, and her own journey to find her place in the world. The book also touches upon her love for music and her aspiration to become a pianist, contrasting with her pull towards the skies. The discussion will likely touch upon the motivations behind her choices, her courage, and the difficult family dynamics that shaped her character, as well as her romantic life and any potential reasons she might have been escaping from. The book is published by Wydawnictwo Znak and is set to be released in 2026.

The event is a book meeting focused on the author's work. Further ticketing or admission details are not provided on this page, but the organizer is stated as Wydawnictwo Znak.