THE LITERARY WORK AND CULTURAL MISSION OF POLISH EMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE YEARS 1831-1842

Discover the fascinating history of Polish emigration to the United States in the 19th century. This book takes the reader on a journey through time, showcasing the literary and cultural heritage of those who left their homeland in search of a new life. Learn about their work, mission, and impact on shaping Polish-American identity.

• In-depth analysis of the literary output of Polish emigrants
• Detailed study of the cultural mission of the American Polonia
• Discovering unknown facts from the lives of emigrants
• Presentation of 19th-century emigration literature
• Insight into the historical contexts and realities of emigration
• Analysis of the impact of emigrants on Polish cultural identity
• Presentation of the role of literature in maintaining Polish identity abroad

This book is the result of thorough archival research conducted by Dr. Ewa Modzelewska-Opara, a renowned researcher of Polish literature. The author has gathered a wealth of source material that allowed her to create a synthetic overview of the literary output of three post-November Polish emigrants. Her analysis is not only in-depth but also innovative, shedding new light on this poorly penetrated area of Polish literary history.

This publication is an important contribution to the development of research on the literature of Polish emigrants in America. Thanks to the skillful selection of description methods and interpretation contexts, the author has created an original work full of previously unknown information. The book is aimed at both Polish readers and those interested in the history of the American Polonia and the Polish origin of New Yorkers.

Dr. Ewa Modzelewska-Opara is the author of the first monographic study of the work of August Antoni Jakubowski, the son of the author of Maria, Antoni Malczewski. Her earlier publications, such as August Antoni Jakubowski – Poet of Despair. Life and Work and the surviving fragment of Jakubowski's novel Major Aleksander, have gained recognition in the scientific community. The author specializes in research on the American branch of 19th-century Polish emigration literature, and her works are characterized by in-depth analysis and an innovative approach to the subject.

The Akademicka Bookstore presents this publication as a valuable source of knowledge about Polish emigration to the United States of America in the years 1831-1842. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Polish literature and the history of the American Polonia. The book was published in 173x248 mm format, has 429 pages and a paperback cover. The year of publication is 2022.

This book is not only a record of historical facts but also a story about people who, in the difficult conditions of emigration, managed to preserve their Polish identity and make a valuable contribution to American culture. It is a read that inspires and encourages reflection on the role of emigration in shaping national identity.

Thanks to this book, we can better understand how Polish emigrants in the 19th century shaped their lives in the new world, how they coped with difficulties, and how they took care to preserve Polish culture and language. It is a story of determination, courage, and love for the homeland, which has stood the test of time.

We invite you to read this fascinating book, which will take you on a journey through time and allow you to discover unknown facts from the history of Polish emigration in the United States of America. It is a read that will surely enrich your knowledge and allow you to look at the history of Poland from a new perspective.

Enjoy reading!