Aleksander. A Biographical Phantasy Cover Image

Aleksander. Fantazja biograficzna
Aleksander. A Biographical Phantasy

Author(s): Marcin Romanowski
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: biography; Bolesław Prus; demitologisation; biographical criticism

Summary/Abstract: Article presents critical analysis of Bolesław Prus’s biography Prus. Śledztwo biograficzne (biographical investigation) by Monika Piątkowska. Author of the article discuss asumptions of Piątkowska’s biographical method based on arbitrary recognition that fictional works by Prus are undisputable, absolutely reliable source of knowledge about his life as well as disclose biographer’s attitude on what real literature is supposed to be (expressivistic theory of literary work). Demitologising biography by Piątkowska does not do justice to its subject, but attempt to meet readers desire for gossip and excess.

  • Issue Year: 11/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 115-128
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish