On Cyprian Norwid. Studies and Essays

The book is the second volume of an extensive four-volume monograph devoted to the work of Cyprian Norwid (18211883), one of the most outstanding Polish authors. The impact of Norwids oeuvre does not fade, as he addresses fundamental and timeless issues, such as the moral and spiritual condition of man or his place in the world and history, and seeks to answer universal questions. The book contains an extensive selection of contributions byeminent researchers, which represent different approaches to the poets work. They cover various areas of research, including interpretation, thematology, genology, and editing.