ALEKSANDRA WOŁOWSKA'S SHTAMBUCH - MARIA CIEŚLA-KORYTOWSKA

Discover the unique monument of Polish literature, culture, and history that is Aleksandra Wołowska's Shtambuch. This extraordinary testimony of the era transports us to the world of Parisian emigration, where Aleksandra Wołowska moved in the circle of Adam Mickiewicz and Fryderyk Chopin. Her shtambuch is a treasure trove of unpublished poems, musical notations, and dedicated graphics and drawings, which show the environment of Polish patriots, for whom the greatest value was the lost freedom of the homeland.

• Unique monument of Polish literature, culture, and history
• Testimony of the era of Parisian emigration
• Unpublished poems and musical notations
• Dedicated graphics and drawings
• Environment of Polish patriots and their struggle for freedom
• Scientific elaboration and comments by Prof. Maria Cieśla-Korytowska

Aleksandra Wołowska, also known as Aleksandra Wincentyna Zofia (1812-1905), was married to Lon (Lonard Joseph) Faucher, a French publisher, politician, and minister, from 1837. Her close relations with the environment of Parisian emigration meant that her shtambuch became a place where Polish patriots expressed their feelings and longings for the homeland. The entries in the shtambuch are a unique source of knowledge about that time and allow a better understanding of the spirit of the era.

The publication of Aleksandra Wołowska's Shtambuch, which until now remained practically unknown, is an extraordinary event. Thanks to the careful scientific elaboration and comments by Prof. Maria Cieśla-Korytowska, this edition presents the highest level. It is not only a collection of entries, but also a fascinating story about people who dedicated their lives to the fight for Poland's freedom.

Aleksandra Wołowska's Shtambuch is a must-have for all lovers of Polish history, literature, and culture. It is an extraordinary journey in time that allows us to better understand our past and appreciate the value of freedom. Discover this unique work and transport yourself to the world of Polish patriots who fought for a better future for their homeland.