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Godzina myśli
„Godzina myśli” to poemat autorstwa Juliusza Słowackiego, obok Adama Mickiewicza uznawanego powszechnie za największego przedstawiciela polskiego romantyzmu.
Słowacki nazywał ten poemat „poematem z serca, w którym jest całe moje dzieciństwo”. Utwór bywa interpretowany wyłącznie jako autobiografia. Takimi elementami są w dziele m.in. miłość do Ludwiki Śniadeckiej i przyjaźń z Ludwikiem Spitznaglem, jednak całość nie odnosi się jedynie do życia Słowackiego, stanowi raczej krytyczny rozrachunek z pewnym etapem życia bohatera o postawie romantycznej.
Słowacki nazywał ten poemat „poematem z serca, w którym jest całe moje dzieciństwo”. Utwór bywa interpretowany wyłącznie jako autobiografia. Takimi elementami są w dziele m.in. miłość do Ludwiki Śniadeckiej i przyjaźń z Ludwikiem Spitznaglem, jednak całość nie odnosi się jedynie do życia Słowackiego, stanowi raczej krytyczny rozrachunek z pewnym etapem życia bohatera o postawie romantycznej.
20 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 1833
About the author
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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April 26, 2020
Jako posągom nieraz braknie w rysach duszy,
Posągom jego myśli brakowało ciała.
Dusza, jak w kryształowym zamknięta przezroczu,
Patrzała na świat dzikim obłąkaniem oczu,
Niezupełności wrażeń łamana katuszą.
Bardzo lubię ten poemat.
Posągom jego myśli brakowało ciała.
Dusza, jak w kryształowym zamknięta przezroczu,
Patrzała na świat dzikim obłąkaniem oczu,
Niezupełności wrażeń łamana katuszą.
Bardzo lubię ten poemat.
December 1, 2024
nw o co chodzi
May 9, 2023
Teraz już naprawdę nie wiem czy jestem team Słowacki czy Mickiewicz 😅
January 30, 2025
polubiłam Słowackiego
December 14, 2023
4.5⭐️ przygnębiajaca historia, lecz piękne dzieło. napewno do niego jeszcze kiedyś wrócę.
November 3, 2025
[7/10] – (2025) – "Karmił się marzeniami jak chlebem powszednim, / Dziś chleb ten zgorżkniał, piołun został w głębi czary. / Do szkieletu rozebrał zeschłe myśli ciało, / Odwrócił oczy, serce już myśleć przestało".
December 19, 2023
Ej, podobało mi się
May 27, 2025
No i cyk, już czwarta pozycja z listy lektur, którą dzisiaj odhaczam...
Zerówko nadchodzę XD
Co do samej historii - smutna, ale jak pisze sam Słowacki ,,nie skłamana w niczym''.
Zerówko nadchodzę XD
Co do samej historii - smutna, ale jak pisze sam Słowacki ,,nie skłamana w niczym''.
December 31, 2025
life changing
December 15, 2025
nic nie zrozumiałam, poza tym, że dzieci coś robią
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March 31, 2023Jeden z bardziej udanych utworów Słowackiego (w mojej opinii).
November 10, 2023
Słowacki ty to potrafisz
November 14, 2023
juliusz...
November 22, 2023
Juliusz kocham cb
November 29, 2023
Czemu takie dobre XD
December 4, 2023
bardzo ładne i mega smutne🥹
January 16, 2024
Oto jest romans życia, nieskłamany w niczem...
Zabite głodem wrażeń jedno z dzieci kona,
A drugie z odwróconym na przeszłość obliczem
Rzuciło się w świat ciemny... powieść nieskończona...
Zabite głodem wrażeń jedno z dzieci kona,
A drugie z odwróconym na przeszłość obliczem
Rzuciło się w świat ciemny... powieść nieskończona...
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October 19, 2024OLiJP
November 17, 2024
To to akurat ładne było, Juluś
May 10, 2025
Kocham całym sercem
May 16, 2025
brat tak potężnie UGOTOWAŁ
December 21, 2025
slowacki i feel u sm
November 21, 2024
piękne. o poecie, własnej poezji- słowacki gotowy jest postawić się w roli samokrytyka. ale również o niemożności „wysłowienia” własnych bujnych myśli (postać starszego). a to wszystko snute niczym sen- fragmentaryczne, momentami pozbawione logiki, pełne symboli.
November 18, 2024
Jezu, jakie to było piękne...
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