Intertekstualne refleksje Jacka Kaczmarskiego i Gerta Hofmanna o „Ślepcach” Petera Bruegla
Intertextual deliberations on The Blind by Pieter Bruegel, Jacek Kaczmarski and Gert Hofmann

Summary/Abstract: The article Intertextual deliberations on »The Blind« by Pieter Bruegel, Jacek Kaczmarski and Gert Hofmann indicates intellectual connections between the painting by Dutch master (The Blind Leading the Blind), the poem by Polish bard (The Parable of the Blind) and the novel by German writer (Blindensturz). The canvas by sixteenth century’s painter inspired creators of the 20th century to reflect on the surrounding world, the purpose and the meaning of human life whose fate is ruled by hubris, pride, hate, greed of dominance over other. Despite the immense power of evil – in the opinion of the writers – it is vital to attempt again and again to direct at cultivation of the elements constituting a good side of human nature which imparts human dimension to our existence. Through falling down, tripping, experiencing pain and suffering the blind rise and overcome personal and physical constraints. They let us believe that such deeds can be performed by everyone.

• Details
• Contents