Andrzej Stasiuk is one of the most prominent authors and, perhaps, the most intriguing figure in modern Polish literature. A rebel-romantic, he left the “hot” capital for the sake of hermitic solitude in a remote village. The book “Duklya”, which includes the story of the same name and several short sketches, is a unique experience in the metaphysical interpretation of the surrounding world. What the author writes about, as well as his manner, can become a revelation for readers who expect new sensations from literature, and not just a skillfully told story or an entertaining argument.