Targowica, czyli obrona Rzeczypospolitej
Targowica: The Defence of the Commonwealth

Summary/Abstract: Porazinski examines the Targowica Confederation of 1792-93 to shed light on the myth ofnational treason that continues to mark Polish literature as well as journalism. Elementsthat help consolidate this myth and that support its manifold applications include theefficient communication of the Confederation’s objectives, close ties between theseobjectives and Russia’s policy and administration, as well as the fact that as a form oforganising the landed gentry the general confederation offered opportunities for actionthat were readily seized. By alluding to these themes some Polish literary writers andjournalists produce associations that their readers find easy to accept.

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