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Maybe the author, being Czech, wanted to look beyond the quintessential Slavic contribution to the genre. It’s the only explanation I can think of. The idea th

Maybe the author, being Czech, wanted to look beyond the quintessential Slavic contribution to the genre. It’s the only explanation I can think of. The idea that monsters can be understood, and spared because in the end they’re exhibiting human flaws, is such a powerful storytelling device.

xxs 4mo ago
>author, being Czech Sapkowski is from Poland, though. Still Slav, but still.
- relaxing 4mo ago
  Of course it’s Slav, and of course he’s Polish, but he draws from Slavic folklore.