Środowisko rodzinne Ulricha von Wilamowitza-Moellendorffa na Kujawach i jego więzi z regionem
The family background of Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff in Kuyavia and his ties to the region

Summary/Abstract: Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff is considered one of the most outstanding German humanists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a professor of classical philology, the creator of the historical method in philological studies, and an excellent interpreter and translator of ancient Greek poetry. He was born in Kuyavia and, from the beginning of his academic career, openly expressed his connection to his birthplace. This article outlines the panorama of his family background and its influence on the life of the region and the work of this distinguished philologist. It seeks to determine the strength and significance of his attachment to his "little fatherland" in his life. The paper also explores issues of regional identity and the impact of Polish roots and culture, despite the protagonist's unequivocal German national affiliation.

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