From musical memoirs. A reception of Kazimierz Wiłkomirski’s “Wspomnienia” in letters from friends Cover Image

Z pamiętnikarstwa muzycznego. Recepcja „Wspomnień” Kazimierza Wiłkomirskiego w listach od przyjaciół
From musical memoirs. A reception of Kazimierz Wiłkomirski’s “Wspomnienia” in letters from friends

Author(s): Bogumiła Celer
Subject(s): History, Studies of Literature, Local History / Microhistory, Source Material
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Musical memoir literature; Kazimierz Wiłkomirski; “Wspomnienia”; literary reception; letters

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes musical memoir literature, with a particular focus on the reception of Kazimierz Wiłkomirski’s “Wspomnienia” based on letters from his friends. The paper presents the development of memoir writing in a historical and cultural context, discusses the significance of musicians’ autobiographies, and shows how Wiłkomirski’s memoirs were received by his collaborators and friends. Based on preserved letters, the author highlights the literary quality of the work, its value as a document of the era, and the emotional and professional reflections of the recipients.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 24
  • Page Range: 72-94
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish
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