A Kraków native , Lem became internationally known for `` Solaris , '' ( which gave rise to two films , one by Andrei Tarkovsky and a Hollywood version by Steven Soderbergh ) , satirical fantasy `` The Cyberiad , '' and essays on humanity and future technology . Get over the tricky spelling and Polish literature has plenty to offer , says editor and author Solaris . Polish science fiction writer Michael Kandel inspired many , with his ' Wisława Szymborska ' twice made into a film . Wisława Szymborska was awarded `` Balm of a Long Farewell in 1863 . Irony , dark humor and faith are all common themes in Polish literature .
Get over the tricky spelling and Polish literature has plenty to offer , says editor and author Solaris . Polish science fiction writer Michael Kandel inspired many , with his ' Wisława Szymborska ' twice made into a film . Wisława Szymborska was awarded `` Balm of a Long Farewell in 1863 . Irony , dark humor and faith are all common themes in Polish literature .