ROMANTIC GENEALOGIES: ON THE BICENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF POLISH ROMANTICISM

Rediscover the fascinating world of Romanticism! This unique publication, edited by Ewa Hoffmann-Piotrowska and Olaf Krysowski, takes you on a journey through the romantic literary genres and their evolution. An ideal read for literature lovers, students, and anyone who wants to explore the secrets of Romanticism.

• Analysis of romantic literary genres
• Transformation of classical forms by the Romantics
• Creation of new genre forms in the Romantic era
• Continuation of romantic forms in later literary periods
• Reflection on literature in the context of Romanticism
• New thinking about man and the world in Romanticism

Romanticism, understood as the beginning of new thinking about man and the world, was also a revolution in reflection on literature. The creation of new literary genres and creative modification of existing forms of expression was an important harbinger of artistic and ideological changes. The authors of this volume reflect on Romantic genres, look at how Romantics absorbed and transformed classical forms and how they created new genres. They also examine how the genres Romantics developed were continued in later literary periods.

Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego is a renowned publisher of scientific and popular science publications. Their books are characterized by high editorial and substantive quality. This publication is an excellent example of their commitment to promoting knowledge and culture.

This book is not just a collection of essays, but also an invitation to dialogue with Romanticism. Let yourself be inspired and rediscover the beauty and depth of romantic literature. Ideal for anyone who appreciates intellectual adventure and seeks new perspectives.

The book has 492 pages, a format of 244x177 mm and a hardcover. It was published in 2025 by Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego.