Habent sua fata libelli. "A Dictionary of Polish” by Mieczysław Szymczak
{Habent sua fata libelli}. O „Słowniku języka polskiego" pod redakcją Mieczysława Szymczaka
Author(s): Mirosław BańkoSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Wydział Polonistyki Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: leksykografia; recepcja słowników; status społeczny słowników; {Słownik języka polskiego} pod red. M. Szymczaka; lexicography; Polish language dictionaries; dictionary reception; dictionary social status; The {Polish Language Dictionary} ed. M. Szymczak
Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the background of the creation of the three-volume {Polish Language Dictionary} by Mieczysław Szymczak (Polish Scientific Publishers, 1978-1981, supplement 1992, new, consolidated edition 1995), as well as facts concerning its reception, criticism, popularity, and social status. Based on various sources, the paper discusses not only scholarly publications, but also popular reviews, press articles, court records, and archive material from the publisher.
Journal: Prace Filologiczne
- Issue Year: 2006
- Issue No: 51
- Page Range: 17-30
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish
