Zdzisław Najder – badacz Conrada
Zdzisław Najder as a Conrad Scholar

Author(s): Stefan Zabierowski
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Joseph Conrad; Zdzisław Najder; biography; interpretation
Summary/Abstract: This article discusses Zdzisław Najder’s contribution to Conrad studies in Poland.As a Conrad critic, Najder first came to the attention of Polish public opinion in1957. His literary criticism was highly regarded by the renowned writer and Conradexpert Maria Dąbrowska. In the 1970s, Najder’s work gained worldwide recognition.His main achievements were a scholarly reconstruction of Conrad’s biography, ananalysis of the author’s artistic achievement and bringing to light the world of ideasthat shaped the Conradian view of the world. Najder also has a place of his own asthe Polish editor of Conrad’s complete works in commendable Polish translations. AllNajder’s achievements show that he is the most eminent Polish Conrad scholar.

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