Andrzej Sapkowski
4 SeriesAndrzej Sapkowski is a renowned Polish fantasy author, best known for his Witcher series. His first short story, "Wiedzmin," published in 1986 in Fantastyka magazine, received highly positive reviews and marked the beginning of the series. The success of this story led him to expand it into a larger saga, establishing him as one of Poland's top fantasy novelists of the 1990s.
"The Malady and Other Stories" by Andrzej Sapkowski features two short stories from The Witcher series, originally from "The Last Wish," alongside the titular story, "The Malady." It also includes the first chapters of two Witcher novels. This collection introduces readers to the world of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter navigating complex moral landscapes. The stories delve into themes of humanity, morality, and the supernatural, offering a compelling glimpse into the broader Witcher universe.
