2. POLISH LITERATURE

3. The first Polish literary works come from the 10th century. The most significant texts of that time were chronicles, written in Latin. The oldest one is so called ” Kronika Polska” by Gallus Anonymus. The most famous chronicler was Jan Długosz.

4. A very significant role in the development of Polish litrature played Mikołaj Rej( 1505- 1569) and his works. He is also called „a Father of Polish literature”

5. One of the most notable Polish poets was Jan Kochanowski (1530- 1584), regarded as the greatest poet before Adam Mickiewicz. He was the author of well-known epigrams, limericks, poems and elegies.

6. The most prominent writers of the Romantic Movement include: Adam Mickiewicz- the author of the national epic poem „Pan Tadeusz”. Juliusz Słowacki- wrote „Balladyna”. Cyprian Kamil Norwid- a poet, the author of „In Verona”.

7. Polish Noble Prize Laureates in Literature 1 905r. - Henryk Sienkiewicz- The author of historical novels.

8. 1924 Władysław Reymont the author of the novel „Chłopi” (The Peasants)

9. 1980 Czesław Miłosz- emigrated to the USA and made poetry in Polish.

10. 1996 Wisława Szymborska- a poet

11. The most popular authors of books for children Jan Brzechwa

12. Kornel Makuszyński

13. Julian Tuwim