Jerzy Pilch is one of the most remarkable, and controversial Polish writers of the day. He has spectacularly switched political allegiances, been frank about his alcohol problem and his loose manners. He is also a popular columnist, whose dry wit inspires many a reader.

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Jerzy Pilch (born 1952) - prose writer and journalist. A many years collaborator with the newspaper 'Tygodnik Powszechny' and weekly 'Polityka'. His latest story 'Under the Mighty Angel' won the Nike prize for the best novel in 2000. Other novels include: 'The Adulteress' Register' (1993), 'Monologue from the fox's lair' (1996), 'The irreversible loss of left-handedness' (1998).

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