THE TSAR BY WITOLD PRUSZKOWSKI - MILENA CHILIŃSKA

Discover the forgotten poem "The Tsar" by Witold Pruszkowski, addressing the theme of Tsarist despotism. The work from 1883, rooted in the aesthetics of Romanticism and Young Poland, combines poetic imagery with various forms of expression. The syncretic work foreshadows modernist trends of Expressionism and Symbolism. This is a unique publication that brings this forgotten work back to contemporary readers, enriched with an extensive commentary.

• The poem "The Tsar" by Witold Pruszkowski - analysis of Tsarist despotism.
• Aesthetics of Romanticism and Young Poland - a combination of two literary movements.
• Poetic imagery - rich language and symbolism.
• Syncretic work - foreshadowing Expressionism and Symbolism.
• Extensive commentary - deep understanding of the historical and literary context.
• Restoration of a forgotten work - rediscover the classics of Polish literature.
• 2025 edition - the latest edition updated with new research.

Witold Pruszkowski, a painter and poet, created "The Tsar" as an expression of resistance to Tsarist rule. His work, although set in the 19th century, remains relevant due to its universal message about the fight against tyranny. This publication is a source reconstruction, enriched with commentary by Milena Chilińska, a researcher of literature and culture. This gives the reader the opportunity to fully understand the context of the poem's creation and its significance in the history of Polish literature.

The poem "The Tsar" is not only a literary masterpiece but also a testimony of the era. Through his work, Pruszkowski shows the realities of life under the Tsarist regime and gives a voice to those who suffered from its cruelty. This publication is, therefore, an important element of Polish cultural heritage that deserves to be rediscovered and appreciated. The University of Warsaw Publishing House proudly presents this unique edition, which will surely interest both literature enthusiasts and historians.

This edition of "The Tsar" has been prepared with the utmost care, taking into account the latest research and analysis. The text of the work has been reconstructed based on original sources, and Milena Chilińska's comments provide a valuable supplement that allows for a full understanding of the historical and literary context. This edition is not only required reading for students of Polish philology but also for all those who appreciate the classics of Polish literature and want to deepen their knowledge of Polish history and culture.

University of Warsaw Publishing House, year of publication: 2025, binding: hardcover, format: 242x178 mm, number of pages: 180. Keywords: Witold Pruszkowski, Juliusz Słowacki, Romanticism, Young Poland, source edition.