On Silver Bells, Golden Stars, Copper Leaves, and Brave Knights, or about the “Metal Series” by Emilia Kiereś Cover Image

O srebrnych dzwonkach, złotych gwiazdkach, miedzianych listkach i dzielnych rycerzach, czyli o „metalowej serii” Emilii Kiereś
On Silver Bells, Golden Stars, Copper Leaves, and Brave Knights, or about the “Metal Series” by Emilia Kiereś

Author(s): Krystyna Heska‑Kwaśniewicz
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Emilia Kiereś; book for children; symbol; family; space

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses Emilia Kiereś’s tetralogy addressed to children of younger schoolage, touching on difficult problems related to getting to know the world and other people. In fourvolumes (Srebrny dzwoneczek [A Silver Bell], Złota gwiazdka [A Golden Star], Miedziany Listek[A Copper Leaf], Cynowy rycerzyk [A Tin Knight]) the writer shows a child’s vision of the world,joys and sorrows, fears that are difficult to understand, good and bad emotions. Everything thathappens in the human family has been inscribed in the variability of the seasons and the verypainterly colors of space. Małgorzata Musierowicz’s illustrations add beauty to the books.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 1-15
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish
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