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Testament mój
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First published January 1, 2011
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Juliusz Słowacki
168 books114 followersJuliusz Słowacki ['juljuʂ swɔ'vatski] (4 September 1809 in Kremenets, Volhynia, Russian Empire now in Ukraine – 3 April 1849 in Paris) was a noted Polish Romantic poet, considered to be one of the "Three Bards" of Polish literature. His works often feature elements of Slavic pagan traditions, mysticism, and Orientalism.
Life and work
Influenced largely by Byron and Shakespeare, Słowacki's early work was often historical in nature, combining exotic locales (as in Arab) and tragedy (as in Maria Stuart). His work took on a more nationalist tone following the failed November Insurrection of 1830 - 1831. Like many of his countrymen, he decided to emigrate to France as a political refugee. Ironically, the first collections of poems he produced in France were unpopular in his native Poland, as they failed to capture the sentiment of the people living under Russian occupation. It was the French authorities which deemed them too nationalist; following a trip to Geneva in 1832, he was denied the right to return to France as part of a larger program to rid the country of the potentially subversive Polish exiles who had settled there. A third volume of his works, produced in Geneva, was far more nationalist in tone, and he began to win recognition in his homeland.
In 1836, Słowacki embarked on a journey throughout Italy, Greece, Egypt and Palestine, which he described in his epic poem "Podróż do Ziemi Świętej z Neapolu". In 1844, he wrote Genezis z Ducha, an exposition of his philosophical ideas (called genesic idea) according to which the material world is an expression of an ever-improving spirit capable of progression into constantly newer forms.
It was at this time that he attached himself to a group of likeminded young exiles, determined to return to Poland and win its independence. One of his friends was the pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin. The group travelled to Poznań, then under Prussian control. He participated in the Wielkopolska Uprising of 1848, addressing the National Assembly (Komitet Narodowy w Poznaniu) on 27 April. "I tell you," he declared as the rebels faced military confrontation with the Prussian Army, "that the new age has dawned, the age of holy anarchy." By 9 May, the revolt was crushed.
Arrested by the Prussian police, Słowacki was sent back to Paris. On his way there, he passed through Wrocław, where he was reunited with his mother, whom he had not seen for almost twenty years. He died in Paris the following year, and was buried in the Montmartre. In 1927, some eight years after Poland regained her independence, the Polish government requested that Słowacki's remains be moved to Wawel castle in Krakow. He was reinterred near his old rival, Adam Mickiewicz.
Long after his death, Słowacki acquired the reputation of national prophet. His poem "Papież Słowiański" (The Slavic Pope), published in 1848, was believed to foretell the ascension, in 1978, of Karol Wojtyła to the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. In 2009 Faye Dunaway starred in film "The Bait" by Polish film director and producer Dariusz Zawislak. "The Bait" is a contemporary version of the drama, "Balladyna."
Life and work
Influenced largely by Byron and Shakespeare, Słowacki's early work was often historical in nature, combining exotic locales (as in Arab) and tragedy (as in Maria Stuart). His work took on a more nationalist tone following the failed November Insurrection of 1830 - 1831. Like many of his countrymen, he decided to emigrate to France as a political refugee. Ironically, the first collections of poems he produced in France were unpopular in his native Poland, as they failed to capture the sentiment of the people living under Russian occupation. It was the French authorities which deemed them too nationalist; following a trip to Geneva in 1832, he was denied the right to return to France as part of a larger program to rid the country of the potentially subversive Polish exiles who had settled there. A third volume of his works, produced in Geneva, was far more nationalist in tone, and he began to win recognition in his homeland.
In 1836, Słowacki embarked on a journey throughout Italy, Greece, Egypt and Palestine, which he described in his epic poem "Podróż do Ziemi Świętej z Neapolu". In 1844, he wrote Genezis z Ducha, an exposition of his philosophical ideas (called genesic idea) according to which the material world is an expression of an ever-improving spirit capable of progression into constantly newer forms.
It was at this time that he attached himself to a group of likeminded young exiles, determined to return to Poland and win its independence. One of his friends was the pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin. The group travelled to Poznań, then under Prussian control. He participated in the Wielkopolska Uprising of 1848, addressing the National Assembly (Komitet Narodowy w Poznaniu) on 27 April. "I tell you," he declared as the rebels faced military confrontation with the Prussian Army, "that the new age has dawned, the age of holy anarchy." By 9 May, the revolt was crushed.
Arrested by the Prussian police, Słowacki was sent back to Paris. On his way there, he passed through Wrocław, where he was reunited with his mother, whom he had not seen for almost twenty years. He died in Paris the following year, and was buried in the Montmartre. In 1927, some eight years after Poland regained her independence, the Polish government requested that Słowacki's remains be moved to Wawel castle in Krakow. He was reinterred near his old rival, Adam Mickiewicz.
Long after his death, Słowacki acquired the reputation of national prophet. His poem "Papież Słowiański" (The Slavic Pope), published in 1848, was believed to foretell the ascension, in 1978, of Karol Wojtyła to the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. In 2009 Faye Dunaway starred in film "The Bait" by Polish film director and producer Dariusz Zawislak. "The Bait" is a contemporary version of the drama, "Balladyna."
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May 19, 2025
Jak zwykle Słowacki powala tym, jak piękne i melancholijne potrafią być jego wiersze, czego idealnym przykładem jest “Testament Mój”. Piękny i bardzo smutny wiersz o przemijaniu z pięknym patriotycznym przesłaniem.
April 18, 2023
najlepsze dzieło dandysa, you can't change my mind
February 5, 2023
Kocham cię julek
March 2, 2023
Moja miłość do tego utworu jest nie do opisania
June 24, 2024
To jego testament ?
February 2, 2025
Fav wiersz z podstawówki
March 22, 2025
"Lecz zaklinam: Niech żywi nie tracą nadziei,
I przed narodem niosą oświaty kaganiec,
A kiedy trzeba, na śmierć idą po kolei,
Jak kamienie, przez Boga rzucane na szaniec."
"Jednak zostanie po mnie ta siła fatalna,
Co mi żywemu na nic, tylko czoło zdobi,
Lecz po śmierci was będzie gniotła niewidzialna,
Aż was, zjadacze chleba - w aniołów przerobi."
I przed narodem niosą oświaty kaganiec,
A kiedy trzeba, na śmierć idą po kolei,
Jak kamienie, przez Boga rzucane na szaniec."
"Jednak zostanie po mnie ta siła fatalna,
Co mi żywemu na nic, tylko czoło zdobi,
Lecz po śmierci was będzie gniotła niewidzialna,
Aż was, zjadacze chleba - w aniołów przerobi."
November 3, 2025
[6/10] – (2025) – nie siadło zbytnio
February 2, 2023
no po prostu 🔥🔥 Mickiewicz ze switezianka sie chowa
August 13, 2023
julek, kurwa, kocham cie
February 7, 2024
Jeden z moich ulubionych wierszy
February 7, 2024
uwielbiam ten wiersz
March 31, 2025
nadal mi sie kojarzy tylko z kamieniami na szaniec
December 30, 2022
kocham <33333333
April 15, 2024
„A póki okręt walczył, siedziałem na maszcie,
A gdy tonął, z okrętem poszedłem pod wodę…” - świetnie ujęte.
Alegoria „kagańca oświaty”, jako prekursor pozytywizmu jest jak proroctwo.
„Aż was, zjadacze chleba — w aniołów przerobi.” -?????? GO JULEK GO 🧎🏼
A gdy tonął, z okrętem poszedłem pod wodę…” - świetnie ujęte.
Alegoria „kagańca oświaty”, jako prekursor pozytywizmu jest jak proroctwo.
„Aż was, zjadacze chleba — w aniołów przerobi.” -?????? GO JULEK GO 🧎🏼
January 7, 2023
Jest pompa, nie ma co.
January 22, 2023
Bittersweet
May 2, 2023
nie mój klimat, ale ujdzie
team mickiewicz forever
team mickiewicz forever
July 9, 2023
Lecz zaklinam: niech żywi nie tracą nadziei
I przed narodem niosą oświaty kaganiec;
A kiedy trzeba, na śmierć idą po kolei,
Jak kamienie, przez Boga rzucane na szaniec!
Mój idol największy
I przed narodem niosą oświaty kaganiec;
A kiedy trzeba, na śmierć idą po kolei,
Jak kamienie, przez Boga rzucane na szaniec!
Mój idol największy
July 15, 2023
Za mocne żeby było prawdziwe
July 15, 2023
love this poem
October 13, 2023
kocham to
December 5, 2023
Wielbię ten Wiersz, dla mnie niesamowity, tak bardzo trafia do mnie
December 21, 2023
SŁOWACKI UMIE W FEELSY #TEAMSŁOWACKI
February 7, 2024
4/5 ⭐
Slay !?!!!
Slay !?!!!
February 22, 2024
fajne takie rymuje się
March 3, 2024
nie wiem ile razy to przeczytalam ale uwielbiam
April 6, 2024
Nie myślałam że kiedykolwiek tak bardzo spodoba mi się jakieś dzieło Słowackiego ale jednak. Krótkie ale treściwe i dające do myślenia.
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