The poet, lyricist, and translator Julian Tuwim (1894 - 1953) was a major figure in Polish literature. In 1918, he was one of the co-founders of the Skamander group of experimental poets who broke with the nationalist aim of poetry to focus instead on the common people. Tuwim''s work was wide-ranging and included writing songs for the cabaret as well as beloved children''s verses. In 1935, he was awarded the Golden Laurel by the Polish Academy of Literature.   

The poet, lyricist, and translator Julian Tuwim (1894 - 1953) was a major figure in Polish literature. In 1918, he was one of the co-founders of the Skamander group of experimental poets who broke with the nationalist aim of poetry to focus instead on the common people. Tuwim''s work was wide-ranging and included writing songs for the cabaret as well as beloved children''s verses. In 1935, he was awarded the Golden Laurel by the Polish Academy of Literature.   

The poet, lyricist, and translator Julian Tuwim (1894 - 1953) was a major figure in Polish literature. In 1918, he was one of the co-founders of the Skamander group of experimental poets who broke with the nationalist aim of poetry to focus instead on the common people. Tuwim''s work was wide-ranging and included writing songs for the cabaret as well as beloved children''s verses. In 1935, he was awarded the Golden Laurel by the Polish Academy of Literature.