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Melchior Wankowicz


Melchior Wankowicz

Poland's Master of the Written Word

von: Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm

52,99 €

Verlag: Lexington Books
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 10.06.2013
ISBN/EAN: 9780739175910
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 266

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<span><span><span>In </span><span>Melchior Wankowicz: Poland’s Master of the Written Word</span><span>, Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm examines the life and writing of famous Polish writer Melchior Wa</span><span>n</span><span>kowicz, author of legendary work “The Battle of Monte Cassino”.</span></span><br><span></span><br><span><span>Acclaimed by his readers and critics alike, Melchior Wa</span><span>n</span><span>kowicz was famous for creating his theory of reportage, i.e. the “mosaic method” where the events of many people were implanted into the life of one person. Melchior Wa</span><span>n</span><span>kowicz put into words the beautiful, tragic and heroic events of Polish history that provided a form of sustenance for a people that thrive on patriotism and love of their country. Wa</span><span>n</span><span>kowicz’s books shaped national consciousness, glorified the heroism of the Polish soldier. Later in his life, Wa</span><span>n</span><span>kowicz personally set an example by standing up to the Communist party that brought him to trail for his work. </span></span><br><span></span><br><span><span>In this book, Ziolkowska-Boehm offers a critical examination of Wa</span><span>n</span><span>kowicz’s work informed by her experiences as his private secretary. Her access to the author’s personal archives shed new light on the life and work of the man considered by many to be “the father of Polish reportage.” </span></span><br><span></span></span>
<span><span><span>In </span><span>Melchior Wankowicz: Poland’s Master of the Written Word</span><span>, Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm examines the life and writing of famous Polish writer Melchior Wa</span><span>n</span><span>kowicz, author of legendary work “The Battle of Monte Cassino”. Melchior Wa</span><span>n</span><span>kowicz was famous for creating his theory of reportage, i.e. the “mosaic method” where the events of many people were implanted into the life of one person. In this book, Ziolkowska-Boehm offers a critical examination of Wa</span><span>n</span><span>kowicz’s work informed by her experiences as his private secretary. Her access to the author’s personal archives shed new light on the life and work of the man considered by many to be “the father of Polish reportage.” </span></span><br><span></span></span>
<span><span><span>Foreword by Charles S. Kraszewski<br>Melchior Wankowicz, Battle of Monte Cassino (fragment)<br>The List of Main Books<br>Preface by Author<br>Chapter 1: Melchior Wankowicz: On the Man and His Contribution to Polish Reportage<br>Chapter 2: The Trial of Melchior Wankowicz – 1964. <br>Chapter 3: The Writer’s Stand and Generosity towards Political Opposition<br>Chapter 4: About the Correspondence of Zofia and Melchior Wankowicz<br>Chapter 5: Unhealed Wounds<br>Chapter 6: The Last Days of Krystyna Wankowicz – “Gryf’s” Story<br>Chapter 7: His Version…Her Version<br>Chapter 8: After the Writer’s Death <br>Chapter 9: The Writer’s Files and Operation “Teenager”<br>Chapter 10: “Work, Donkey, Work" <br>Chapter 11: Polish Literature’s Eager Beaver Student<br>Index of Names<br></span></span></span>
<span><span><span>Dr. Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm is an independent scholar, author of many books, and recipient of numerous literary awards, including a fellowship in literature from the Delaware Divisions of Arts and a Fulbright scholarship. </span></span><br><span></span></span>