Archaeology of Memory and Time Travel: Editor as Navigator. Call for Debate Cover Image

Archeologia pamięci i podróż w czasie: edytor jako nawigator. Wezwanie do dyskusji
Archaeology of Memory and Time Travel: Editor as Navigator. Call for Debate

Author(s): Łukasz Garbal
Subject(s): Comparative Study of Literature, Polish Literature, Theory of Literature, Source Material
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: editing; autobiographical texts; personal document; critical editions; footnotes; commentary; explanations; indices;

Summary/Abstract: The present article discusses issues connected with the process of editing autobiographical works. On the basis of selected examples (especially the editing of journals by Jan Józef Lipski and Jan Józef Szczepański), the author emphasizes how significant a role is played by editor’s notes and comments. It is pointed out that there are no clear criteria or commonly accepted practices in this field. The article constitutes a call for a methodological discussion. The invitation is not directed exclusively at editors. The debate is intended to span various specializations and help develop a code of commonly accepted practical editing solutions.

  • Issue Year: 18/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 130-148
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish