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Teoria reportażu Melchiora Wańkowicza
Melchior Wańkowicz’s reportage theory

Author(s): Marta Kowalska
Subject(s): Language studies
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: Melchior Wańkowicz; reportage; reportage theory; reportage literature; non-fiction; fiction

Summary/Abstract: The main aim of the article is to present Melchior Wańkowicz’s theory of reportage, including related techniques, such as: mosaic-technique, crossing the line between non-fiction and fiction, stylistic aspects. The analysis emphasizes creative self-awareness of the writer, shows the process of forming and putting theory into practice. The article indicates an unbreakable link between theory and the creative process of Melchior Wańkowicz. The paper concludes with a presentation of the critic’s reception of author’s work.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 620-625
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish
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