Maryla Szymiczkowa is a pseudonym used by the Polish author duo, Jacek Dehnel and Piotr Tarczynski. Both are accomplished writers in their own right, and they have combined their talents and skills to create a unique literary voice. Jacek Dehnel is a poet, novelist, and translator, who has won numerous awards for his work. He is well-known for his novels, which often explore themes of identity, history, and memory. Piotr Tarczynski is a translator, historian, and Americanist, who has also gained recognition for his work. Together, they have created a distinctive writing style that combines their individual strengths and perspectives.
Maryla Szymiczkowa is a prominent figure in the Polish literary scene. She is described as a "widow of a 'Przekrój' subscriber in hardcover, the queen of pischinger, a former star of Piwnica pod Baranami and a proofreader in 'Tygodnik Powszechny'." Piwnica pod Baranami is a famous cabaret in Krakow, and Tygodnik Powszechny is a Polish weekly magazine. These references suggest that Maryla Szymiczkowa has a long-standing connection to Polish culture and literature. Furthermore, she is said to be a regular at a café called Noworol on Sundays, and at the Nowa Prowincja in the evenings, indicating her active participation in literary circles.
Jacek Dehnel, one half of the Maryla Szymiczkowa duo, is a prolific writer and artist. He has published several novels, poetry collections, and translations, and has won numerous awards for his work. His writing often explores themes of identity, history, and memory, and he is known for his vivid imagination and narrative style. In addition to his writing, Dehnel is also a visual artist and has exhibited his work in galleries.
Piotr Tarczynski, the other half of the Maryla Szymiczkowa duo, is a translator, historian, and Americanist. He is a Krakus, which refers to someone who is a native of Krakow, and has been living in Warsaw for the past ten years. Tarczynski is known for his expertise in American literature and culture, and has translated several works from English into Polish. He is also a respected historian and has published several academic papers on American history and culture. Together, Dehnel and Tarczynski have created a unique literary voice as Maryla Szymiczkowa, combining their individual talents and perspectives to create engaging and thought-provoking works of fiction.