WYZNACZNIKI PROZY WOJCIECHA ŻUKROWSKIEGO (CZĘŚĆ I)
Determinants of Wojciech Żukrowski’s Prose (part I)

Summary/Abstract: Wojciech Żukrowski (1916–2000) is a forgotten writer, however, he is significant for the history of Polish literature. For many, he is a symbol of a past epoch, a writer of the communist People’s Republic of Poland and even its favourite. Until 1981, he was a well-known, acclaimed and renowned writer who used to receive numerous literary awards. His books were published in large numbers, reprinted, translated into many languages and adapted for the needs of films (Lotna, Kamienne tablice, film novellas Kierunek Berlin and Ostatnie dni), theatre (Porwanie w Tiuturlistanie), radio (Porwanie w Tiuturlistanie) or opera (Porwanie w Tiuturlistanie). Since his memorable appearance in 1981, both Żukrowski and his prose had difficult times. The aim of the present article is to remind the reader of the literary work of this great writer, a ‘fully fledged writer’ as he was described by his friend, Melchior Wańkowicz. The article presents a holistic view on the Żukrowski’s literary output and attempts to single out its main characteristic features, which include: autobiographical elements, Christian issues, fictitiousness, political issues and sensualism.

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