Adam Mickiewicz in World Literature is a sweeping tribute to one of Poland’s most revered poets, illustrating his profound impact on global literature and culture. Celebrating the centennial of Mickiewicz’s death, this work delves into the poet’s lasting influence across diverse literary traditions—from Europe to the far reaches of China—emphasizing his unique role as both a Polish national figure and a universal symbol of resilience, poetic genius, and the quest for freedom. With contributions from experts worldwide, the book examines Mickiewicz’s interactions with literary greats like Pushkin and Goethe, highlighting how these relationships deepened his impact across nations and literatures, while enriching his own work.

Divided into sections that chronicle Mickiewicz’s life journey and literary influence, Adam Mickiewicz in World Literature explores the poet’s reception in countries where he lived or visited—Russia, Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland—as well as in regions connected by cultural or linguistic ties. Essays extend to Slavic, Scandinavian, Anglo-Saxon, and even Chinese literatures, revealing a common admiration for Mickiewicz's poetic vision. This volume celebrates Mickiewicz not only as a poet of Poland but as an embodiment of hope for unity and brotherhood among nations, making this book essential for readers interested in cross-cultural studies, comparative literature, and the enduring power of poetry to transcend borders.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1956.

Adam Mickiewicz in World Literature is a sweeping tribute to one of Poland’s most revered poets, illustrating his profound impact on global literature and culture. Celebrating the centennial of Mickiewicz’s death, this work delves into the poet’s lasting influence across diverse literary traditions—from Europe to the far reaches of China—emphasizing his unique role as both a Polish national figure and a universal symbol of resilience, poetic genius, and the quest for freedom. With contributions from experts worldwide, the book examines Mickiewicz’s interactions with literary greats like Pushkin and Goethe, highlighting how these relationships deepened his impact across nations and literatures, while enriching his own work.

Divided into sections that chronicle Mickiewicz’s life journey and literary influence, Adam Mickiewicz in World Literature explores the poet’s reception in countries where he lived or visited—Russia, Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland—as well as in regions connected by cultural or linguistic ties. Essays extend to Slavic, Scandinavian, Anglo-Saxon, and even Chinese literatures, revealing a common admiration for Mickiewicz's poetic vision. This volume celebrates Mickiewicz not only as a poet of Poland but as an embodiment of hope for unity and brotherhood among nations, making this book essential for readers interested in cross-cultural studies, comparative literature, and the enduring power of poetry to transcend borders.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1956.

Adam Mickiewicz in World Literature is a sweeping tribute to one of Poland’s most revered poets, illustrating his profound impact on global literature and culture. Celebrating the centennial of Mickiewicz’s death, this work delves into the poet’s lasting influence across diverse literary traditions—from Europe to the far reaches of China—emphasizing his unique role as both a Polish national figure and a universal symbol of resilience, poetic genius, and the quest for freedom. With contributions from experts worldwide, the book examines Mickiewicz’s interactions with literary greats like Pushkin and Goethe, highlighting how these relationships deepened his impact across nations and literatures, while enriching his own work.

Divided into sections that chronicle Mickiewicz’s life journey and literary influence, Adam Mickiewicz in World Literature explores the poet’s reception in countries where he lived or visited—Russia, Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland—as well as in regions connected by cultural or linguistic ties. Essays extend to Slavic, Scandinavian, Anglo-Saxon, and even Chinese literatures, revealing a common admiration for Mickiewicz's poetic vision. This volume celebrates Mickiewicz not only as a poet of Poland but as an embodiment of hope for unity and brotherhood among nations, making this book essential for readers interested in cross-cultural studies, comparative literature, and the enduring power of poetry to transcend borders.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1956.