Recepcja twórczości Wioletty Grzegorzewskiej i Grażyny Plebanek w Polsce oraz w krajach anglo- i francuskojęzycznych
The Reception of Wioletta Grzegorzewska’s and Grażyna Plebanek’s Literary Works in Poland and in English- and French-speaking Countries

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the reception of the works of two Polish authors who have lived abroad for many years while continuing to write in Polish: Wioletta Grzegorzewska, a poet and prose writer based in England, and Grażyna Plebanek, a novelist living in Brussels. Their biographies and literary works display significant similarities and can be situated within the category of women’s writing, with the migratory dimension as their most prominent shared feature. To date, no comprehensive study has addressed the reception of their works in Poland and abroad. A compilation of data on their publications, translations, award nominations, adaptations, interviews, and reviews in Polish and foreign media, as well as participation in literary events in Poland and other countries, demonstrates that both Grzegorzewska and Plebanek operate simultaneously within three spheres: the domestic, the Polish diaspora, and the international. In each of these, they have achieved considerable success. Particularly evident in Plebanek’s case is the aspect of her writing activity that involves disseminating knowledge about Poland through her work and countering negative stereotypes about the country. The analysis further shows that Grzegorzewska has become one of the most recognisable Polish authors in the English-speaking world, while Plebanek has attained a comparable position in the French-speaking world.

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