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Kapuściński Quotes on Power and Politics

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A selection of Ryszard Kapuściński’s quotes on power and politics — on the mechanics of despotism, dictatorship and revolution. Thoughts from The Emperor, Imperium and Shah of Shahs.

On power and despotism

“The vileness of power comes from this: that a small mind is given great possibilities.” — The Emperor

Press reviews of "Imperium" — a bibliography

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• 1991 Rzeczpospolita no. 54 — Peregrinations. Review by K.M.

• 1993 Debata no. 1, pp. 119–21 — Review by Jerzy Nowakowski.

• 1993 Puls no. 3, pp. 118–22 — Can One Understand the Twilight and Fall of the Empire? Review by Marek Karpiński.

• 1993 2B no. 5–6, pp. 58–59 — What Do We Have to Offer? Review by J. Kott.

• 1993 Nowe Książki no. 6 — “Why Did the World Flash Past Me So Fast.” Review by Ryszard Pietrzak.

Theatrical Productions of "The Emperor"

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“The Emperor” has also been staged many times. Theatrical adaptations (premieres):

• 24.11.1978 Stefan Jaracz Theatre, Łódź, directed by Jerzy Hutek • 04.1979 Small Stage of the Powszechny Theatre, Warsaw, directed by Jerzy Hutek • 15.01.1981 J. Szaniawski Drama Theatre, Wałbrzych, directed by Kazimierz Tałaj • 1981 “Format” Stage, Kraków, directed by J. Kopczewski • 1981 Szaniawski Drama Theatre, Płock • 1983 Adekwatny Theatre, Warsaw, directed by J. Wócik, monodrama by Magda Teresa Wójcik • 27.10.1987 Studio Theatre, Warsaw — Polish version of the London production • 11.03.1987 The Royal Court Theatre, London. Directed by Jonathan Miller and Michael Hastings • 02.02.1981 TVP Television Theatre, Studio of Facts and Sensations, directed by Jerzy Hutek • 14.04.2002 Adekwatny Theatre, Warsaw, directed by Magda Teresa Wójcik, monodrama by Jolanta Olszewska • 1980 Polish Radio Theatre, adaptation by E. Marcinkowska • 1995 opera version, Opera Festival, Palatsi (Finland), performed by Soronlinna • 2002 Drama Theatre in Warsaw. Directed by Magda Teresa Wójcik, performed by Jolanta Olszewska

Master Reporter Signs Off

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Ryszard Kapuściński, one of the best known Polish journalists and writers, died in Warsaw after a long illness Jan. 23. He was active until the last days of his life, meeting his readers and planning work on new books. He would have been 75 on March 4.

Kapuściński made his first trip as a reporter to China in 1956, sent by the Warsaw-based newspaper Sztandar Młodych. Later, he made trips to Africa, South America and Asia, which resulted in a number of highly regarded works. His books are read across the world and Kapuściński is considered one of the most important literary witnesses of his times.