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Polskie fantastykoznawstwo (początki)
Polish theory of the fantastic (the beginning)

Author(s): Jakub Knap
Subject(s): Studies of Literature, Recent History (1900 till today), Theory of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Keywords: Polish theory of the fantastic; literary criticism; Artur Hutnikiewicz; emergence;

Summary/Abstract: The intention of presenting the article is bringing forth the beginning of the formation of Polish theory of the fantastic, and at the same time providing a kind of introduction to the complexity of the studies devoted to Polish theories of the fantastic. The article is focused on careful analysis of the process of the formation of Polish theory of the fantastic in the field of critical and literature studies discourses with reference made to the emergence theory with particular concern regarding variety of the so-called attractors that have a considerable impact on it. Special consideration is given to unique contribution of Artur Hutnikiewicz, a distinguished initiator of this process.

  • Issue Year: 9/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 3-18
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish
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