Włodzimierz_Wolski

Włodzimierz Wolski

Włodzimierz Wolski

Polish writer

Włodzimierz Wolski (9 October 1824, Pultusk – 29 July 1882, Brussels) was a Polish poet, novelist, translator, and librettist. He is best known as the author of the libretto to Stanisław Moniuszko's opera Halka.

Quick Facts Born, Died ...

He grew up in Warsaw and published his poems and prose in magazines there. He took part in the January Uprising and settled in Brussels after the defeat.

Works

Poetry

  • Ojciec Hilary (Father Hillary)
  • Halka
  • Połośka
  • Śpiewy powstańcze (Songs of Insurgents)
  • Promyki (Rays)
  • Listy z Belgii (Letters from Belgium)

Librettos

References

  • Zofia Lewinówna, Literatura polska. Przewodnik encyklopedyczny, Volume II, Warsaw 1985, p. 624.


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