Mickiewicz in Rome
Mickiewicz in Rome Mickiewicz’s first stay in Rome took place from November 18, 1829, to April 20, 1831. Mickiewicz always had a special sentiment for Italy. As a romantic poet, he dreamed of Italy, feeling that he too should get to know the country that inspired Goethe and Byron. As a graduate of a classical…
Journey – Charles Merrill
Journey Warsaw, 1957 I would like to find out how the human spirit can survive in totalitarianism. “I am the richest man in Poland. I am the father of ten children, none of whom died during the war” (Remigiusz Grocholski). These sentences, when translated into French, should win some award. [p. 102] (…) Colonel Grocholski…
Conflagration – Memories from Volhynia 1917-1919
Conflagration – Memories from Volhynia 1917-1919 In Tereszki, the old residence of the Grocholski family, the 2nd squadron of lancers was stationed, as I have already mentioned. Thanks to the presence of the Polish unit, the manor, full of antique furniture and valuable mementos, remained untouched. On the memorable day of January 29, the regiment…
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