Надлитературата на Гомбрович
Gombrowicz’s Metaliterature

Summary/Abstract: Literature has been made of words, but also – of literature itself, by use of references to existing works and paradigms. Sometimes – just as in Gombrowicz’s case – this is what allows for originality. By referring to remarkably diversified range of literary works, traditions and paradigms, Gombrowicz evokes his subjects of interest and builds unique reality. In my essay on one of his novels I referred to this phenomenon as 'constructive parody'. Its subjects may vary from artworks such as Shakespeare's plays or the great poetry of Polish Romantics, to works in popular culture. In this respect, Gombrowicz resembles Igor Strawinski, who placed great importance on references and parodies his works consist of

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