Witold Gombrowicz, author of Ferdydurke, Cosmos, Pornografia and The Wedding, remains one of the most influential Polish writers of all time. This catalogue, produced to accompany the 2004 exhibition at Yale University's Beinecke Library, tells the story of his life, his writings, and his profound influence on modern letters and theatre. Drawn from the archive of Gombrowicz papers at Yale, this volume serves as a valuable introduction to the work of this celebrated writer.