In his reading of gombrowiczs second and perhaps most outrageous novel, transatlantyk, gasyna demonstrates that despite its overt stylistic. Jaroslaw anders on cosmos cosmos will hold special appeal for fans of camus the stranger. Guide to the witold gombrowicz archive author by monika talar date july 2004 language of description finding aid written in english revision statements. Gombrowiczs most personal noveland arguably his most iconoclastictrans atlantyk is written in the style of a gaweda, a tale told by the fireside in a language.
Witold gombrowicz 19041969 was a polishborn writer of novels, short stories, and plays. Lee trans atlantyk por witold gombrowicz disponible en rakuten kobo. Witold gombrowicz is currently considered a single author. In fact, it constitutes part of a literary canon in poland to this very day, and there is no educated pole who hasnt read or at least heard of ferdydurke. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. Odniosla znaczny sukces i szybko stala sie kultowa ksiazka dla powojennego pokolenia. Transatlantyk is a semiautobiographical, satirical novel that throws into heightened perspective all of gombrowicz s major literary, philosophical, psychological, and social concerns. These new surroundings will later serve as inspiration for the setting of witold gombrowicz s novels possessed and pornografia. Considered by many to be among the greatest writers of the past hundred years, polish novelist witold gombrowicz explores the modern predicament of exile and displacement in a disintegrating world in his acclaimed classic transatlantyk. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Apart from the first two portions of his delightful and engrossing diary, which many regard as the richest fruit of his argentinean exile, the only other significant book by gombrowicz from this period is his masterful novel trans atlantyk 1953, a rabelaisian account of his early years in argentina, written in a parody of the old polish. Literary rights, including, belong to the authors or their legal heirs a d assigns. Danuta borchardt has translated several works by witold gombrowicz. Considered one of polands foremost literary figures of the twentieth century, gombrowicz s novels and plays have been translated into many languages.
Transatlantyk by danuta borchardt overdrive rakuten. Transatlantyk is a semiautobiographical, satirical novel that throws into heightened perspective all of. Instytut literacki, 1953 david recommends that we read either of the following translations. He wrote four novels, trans atlantyk, cosmos, pornografia, and ferdydurke, which, together with his plays and his threevolume diary, have been. Ferdydurke is an early novel by this author, and its never as crass as the aforementioned trans atlantyk.
Witold gombrowicz 1904 1969 witold marian gombrowicz august 4, 1904 in maloszyce, swietokrzyskie voivodeship, congress poland, russian empire july 24, 1969 in vence, near nice, france was a polish novelist and dramatist. First published in paris in 1953, it is based on the authors experience of being caught in argentina at the outbreak of world war ii. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Witold gombrowicz witold gombrowicz 19041969 is considered the most remarkable polish prose writer of the 20th century. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Witold gombrowicz books list of books by author witold. Author of four novels, several plays, and a highly acclaimed diary, he was a candidate for the nobel prize in literature in 1968. Kosmos is a 1965 novel by the polish author witold gombrowicz. Witold, a polish writer, embarks on an ocean voyage only to have the war break out while he is visiting argentina.
Transatlantyk by witold gombrowicz, 1994, yale university press edition, in english donate log in. Witold gombrowicz 19041969 is the author of ferdydurke, transatlantyk, cosmos, and pornografia, the first three available from yale university press. His most famous novel,cosmos, the recipient of the 1967 international prize for literature, is now available in a critically acclaimed translation, for the first time directly from the polish, by the awardwinning translator danuta borchardt. Gombrowiczs most personal noveland arguably his most iconoclastictransatlantyk is written in the style of a gaweda, a tale told by the fireside in a language that originated in the seventeenth century. For further information, consult the appropriate curator. Trans atlantyk by witold gombrowicz is one of those books that i wish i could read in the original language because i know that then i would be reading the true essence of the book. Trans atlantyk is a novel by the polish author witold gombrowicz, originally published in 1953. Oct 01, 2008 witold gombrowicz 19041969, novelist, essayist, and playwright, is considered by many to be the most important polish writer of the twentieth century.
Gombrowicz s most personal noveland arguably his most iconoclastic trans atlantyk is written in the style of a gaweda, a tale told by the fireside in a. Transatlantyk by witold gombrowicz nook book ebook. Transatlantyk by witold gombrowicz notes transatlantyk by witold gombrowicz. His works are characterised by deep psychological analysis, a certain sense of paradox and absurd, antinationalist flavor. Taken in by the local polish community, the story twists and turns in a way only gombrwicz novels do until witold finds himself the second in a duel. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Transatlantyk ebook por witold gombrowicz 9780300164664. It recounts the often farcical adventures of a penniless young writer stranded in argentina when the nazis invade his homeland, and. Library of congres cataloginginpublication data gombrowicz, witold. The seamless manipulation of perspectives and non sequitur of plot had me floored every time i came across them. His works have been translated into more than thirty languages. Trans atlantyk is a semiautobiographical, satirical novel that throws into heightened perspective all of gombrowicz s major literary, philosophical, psychological, and social concerns.
Born in 1904, gombrowicz was nominated for the nobel prize in 1968, a year before his death. To ask other readers questions about transatlantyk, please sign up. Trans atlantyk by witold gombrowicz an alternate translation by danuta borchardt yale university press isbn 9780300175301. Witold gombrowicz is the author of a guide to philosophy in six hours and fifteen minutes, trans atlantyk, cosmos, and pornografia, the first three available from yale university press. This largely autobiographical novel, published in paris in the 1950s, will sorely disappoint the international readership that embraced his celebrated diary vol.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Transatlantyk witold gombrowicz june 6, 2018 july 3, 2018 ienthuse this was another christmas present, a satirical novel by a polish author in exile in argentina, telling a version of his exile and set in the early days of the second world war. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The narrative revolves around two young men who seek the solitude of the country.
Witold gombrowiczs novel transatlantyk, published originally in polish paris. Portions of box 19 folders 685714 were updated to show their correct location, in box 20. Witold gombrowicz primary author only author division. Ferdydurke kindle edition by gombrowicz, witold, borchardt. Read transatlantyk by witold gombrowicz available from rakuten kobo. Read diary by witold gombrowicz available from rakuten kobo. It recounts the often farcical adventures of a penniless young writer stranded in argentina when the nazis invade his homeland, and his. An alternate translation the margellos world republic of letters 9780300175301. Adam novy, the believer borchardts graceful, powerful, and inventive translation is a great gift to all lovers of witold gombrowiczs quirky prose. These, along with his plays and his diary, have been translated into more than thirty languages. Nov 06, 2016 posted by pierre pigot on 11112003, 20. Witold gombrowicz 19041969, was a polish novelist and playwright.
Admittedly, trans atlantyk is an exceptionally difficult text, written in a polish style based on a literary style from several centuries ago. Witold gombrowicz 19041969, novelist, essayist, and playwright, is considered by many to be the most important polish writer of the twentieth century. Transatlantyk witold gombrowicz ebook w epub, mobi. Considered by many to be among the greatest writers of the past hundred years, polish novelist witold gombrowicz explores the modern predicament of exile. Earlier, in 1898, his father opens a cooperative shop and organizes a factory orchestra, while his mother stages amateur performances with the participation of civil servants and workers with the intention of tempering their revolutionary mood. Mar 31, 2017 transatlantyk by witold gombrowicz 12 editions first published in 1953. A consummate artist, he continually challenges our preconceptions. If i could give this book a higher rating than five stars i would. The first book i read by gombrowicz was pornografia and, though i enjoyed it, ferdydurke surpasses it by far. The semiautobiographical plot of the novel closely tracks gombrowicz s own experience in the years during and just after the outbreak of world war ii. Milan kundera called witold gombrowicz one of the great novelists of our century. Witold marian gombrowicz august 4, 1904 july 24, 1969 was a polish writer and playwright. Because he was a leftist, bisexual, and anticlerical who defied all party lines, his books were banned in communist poland. A guide to philosophy in six hours and fifteen minutes witold gombrowicz.
Adam novy, the believer borchardts graceful, powerful, and inventive translation is a great gift to all lovers of witold gombrowicz s quirky prose. The semiautobiographical plot of the novel closely tracks. Previously, box 20 was missing from the finding aid. Cosmos is a vicious and uncompromised little gem of the obscene. Transatlantyk by witold gombrowicz is one of those books that i wish i could read in the original language because i know that then i would be reading the true essence of the book. His novels and plays include ferdydurke 1937, transatlantyk 1953, slub 1953, kosmos 1965, and pornografia 1966. Just before the outbreak of world war ii, young witold gombrowicz left his home in poland and set sail for south america. Cosmos is a metaphysical noir thriller narrated by witold, a seedy. The strategies adopted in translating trans atlantyk, for example, in the attempt to convey its acrobatic romp of archaic and modern idiom, show the difficulty inherent in doing justice to his artistry, for here as elsewhere gombrowicz literally created his own language. Transatlantyk kindle edition by gombrowicz, witold, french.
Get free read online ebook pdf cosmos witold gombrowicz at our ebook library. An introduction to the life and work of polish writer. Transatlantyk ebook by witold gombrowicz rakuten kobo. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. An introduction to the life and work of polish writer witold. Transatlantyk kindle edition by gombrowicz, witold. Transatlantyk kindle edition by witold gombrowicz, professor. Translators french and karsov chose, perhaps correctly, to imitate this style by using a comparable english from the 17th and 18th centuries or so they claim. The witold gombrowicz archive is the physical property of the beinecke rare booka d manuscript library, yale university. Get cosmos witold gombrowicz pdf file for free from our online library created date. The renowned polish author, witold gombrowicz 19041969 lived, virtually unknown, in argentina, writing novels, stories, and plays for twentyfive years before taking up residence in france. Transatlantyk is a novel by the polish author witold gombrowicz, originally published in 1953. Guide to philosophy in six hours and fifteen minutes yale. Feb 10, 2018 at our march meeting we will discuss a book suggested by david gilmour.
This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. The semiautobiographical plot of the novel closely tracks gombrowicz s own experience in the years during and just after the outbreak of world war ii plot. Trans atlantyk is a semiautobiographical, satirical novel that throws into heightened perspective all of. As a leftist, bisexual, and anticlerical who defied all party lines, his books were banned in communist poland. G65 2004 190dc22 2004005687 a catalogue record for this book is available from the british library. Witold gombrowicz 19041969 was born and lived in poland for the first half of his life but spent twentyfour years as an emigre in argentina before returning to europe to live in west berlin. It is also, among other things, a rather intense reckoningbut, obviously, not with the poland of our time, but with the poland that has been reated by her historical existence and her location. Transatlantyk by witold gombrowicz an alternate translation by danuta borchardt yale university press isbn 9780300175301.
Published august 30th 1995 by yale university press. His novels and plays include ferdydurke 1937, trans atlantyk 1953, slub 1953, kosmos 1965, and pornografia 1966. Considered one of polands foremost literary figures of the twentieth century, gombrowiczs novels and plays have been translated into many languages. He is the author of ferdydurke, trans atlantyk, pornografia, and cosmos, as well as plays, stories, and his diary. Diary ebook by witold gombrowicz 9780300183399 rakuten kobo. Gombrowicz s most personal noveland arguably his most iconoclastic transatlantyk is written in the style of a gaweda, a tale told by the fireside in a language that originated in the seventeenth century. Considered by many to be among the greatest writers of the past hundred years, polish novelist witold gombrowicz explores the modern predicament of exile and displacement in a disintegrating world in his acclaimed classic trans atlantyk. Formaty na czytniki kindle, pocketbook oraz telefony z systemami android, ios, windows. Gombrowicz lived in buenos aires for over twenty years and spent his last in france. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Yale university press, 1994 or an alternate translation by danuta.
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