L’image de la France et des français dans l’histoire et la culture Polonaise dans la première partie du XIXe siècle
The image of France and French in Polish literature from 1812 to 1864.

Summary/Abstract: This master thesis focuses on the vision the Poles had of France and French folk from 1812 and 1864. As seen in the work, those two dates coincide with landmarks in Polish history. The conclusion shows that stereotypes are numerous and very often contradictory, yet, it is obvious that France and French are occupying a significant place in polish literary life at that time. The study includes text analysis (mostly in Polish), contemporary testimonies, as well as few pictures analysis. In a first part, Poland between French influence and interference, we will see what images of France and French, the Poles built on the basis of linguistic borrowings and the adoption of a certain style of life « à la française ». The second part, Napoléon I in Polish imaginary: « Prometeusz czy Atylla ? » deals with the perception the Poles have of Bonaparte, probably the most famous and emblematic French personality at that time. The third part, the image of France and French seen through the Polish emigration (Wielka Emigracja) is about the common destiny of the Polish and the French nation throughout the XIXth century.

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