Marie Corelli in Poland. On the Centenary of Her Death
Aleksandra Budrewicz
albudrewicz@gmail.comUniversity of the National Education Commission in Kraków (Poland)
Abstract
This article discusses the Polish reception of the Victorian writer, Maria Corelli. Polish literary criticism and translations are examined to demonstrate the scope of Corelli’s presence in Polish literature, culture and the Polish press. Corelli’s absence from the women’s press is highlighted. The article includes a chronological list of her translations in Poland. The centenary of Corelli’s death is a good opportunity to recall her Polish reception.
Keywords:
Maria Corelli, Polish reception, Polish translations, Polish literary criticismReferences
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