Historical-tourist and cultural education in the Pan Samochodzik (‘Mr. Automobile’) novels by Zbigniew Nienacki. Printed books, films, new media Cover Image

Ojczysta edukacja historyczno-krajoznawcza oraz kulturalna w powieściach Zbigniewa Nienackiego o Panu Samochodziku. Książki drukowane, filmy, nowe media
Historical-tourist and cultural education in the Pan Samochodzik (‘Mr. Automobile’) novels by Zbigniew Nienacki. Printed books, films, new media

Author(s): Adrian Uljasz
Subject(s): History, Education, Cultural history, Media studies, Polish Literature, Culture and social structure , WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Film / Cinema / Cinematography
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Nienacki Zbigniew; historical-tourist education; Polish children and young people’s literature after 1945; film adaptations of Polish literature after 1945

Summary/Abstract: Zbigniew Nienacki (1929—1994) was a very popular writer in the period of the People’s Republic of Poland. What made him a household name then was a series of novels featuring as the main character Pan Samochodzik (‘Mr. Automobile’). The article discusses — based on the content of the said novels and thorough research of the press and internet sources — the value of those books in terms of historical-tourist and cultural education. Also, their reception among readers and viewership of film adaptations were analysed, along with the novels’ availability and popularity in different forms of digital media. The result of such analysis of the said material supports the preliminary thesis of a considerable educational value of the Pan Samochodzik novels and their wide readership, which goes hand in hand with the sustained popularity of a television series Samochodzik i templariusze.

  • Issue Year: 20/2020
  • Issue No: 15
  • Page Range: 134-149
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish