Academic Studies Press History of Polish Literature

"The book is a compact history of Polish literature since their beginning almost to current time. It describe main works, problems and authors across centuries. The reader is presented with an outline of the main trends and developments related to history, in chronological order. The book is reader-friendly, also available to students, and non-specialists, interested in this part of European culture. Presenting historical experiences through the prism of literary works, including tragic ones such as the WWII, the book provides many keys to the contemporary problems of the region"-- Anna Nasilowska's A History of Polish Literature is a one-volume guide that immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Polish literature and reveals its enduring impact on European identity from the Middle Ages to the late twentieth century. By exploring key themes, writers, and works and grounding her discussion in crucial biographical context, she weaves together the lives of a carefully curated list of Polish writers to paint a vivid literary portrait, elucidating the epochs that these writers shaped. Offering indispensable insights for readers who may be unfamiliar with the world of Polish literature, it is an excellent jumping-off-point for further study and learning. Autorid: Anna Nasiowska, Anna Zaranko