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§Author· 1 book
Witold Gombrowicz
Witold Marian Gombrowicz (August 4, 1904 in Małoszyce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Congress Poland, Russian Empire – July 24, 1969 in Vence, near Nice, France) was a Polish novelist and dramatist. His works are characterized by deep psychological analysis, a certain sense of paradox and an absurd, anti-nationalist flavor. In 1937 he published his first novel, Ferdydurke, which presented many of his usual themes: the problems of immaturity and youth, the creation of identity in interactions with others, and an ironic, critical examination of class roles in Polish society and culture. He gained fame only during the last years of his life, but is now considered one of the foremost figures of Polish literature.
§All Books
Ferdydurke
Witold Gombrowicz, 1937
30 ratings
§ About Witold Gombrowicz's books
- Books on SansFiction
- 1
- Published
- 1937
- Average rating
- 3.9 / 5 across 30 ratings
The book: Ferdydurke (1937)
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 1937, Ferdydurke became an instant literary sensation and catapulted the young author to fame.
Common questions about Witold Gombrowicz
- Who is Witold Gombrowicz?
- Witold Marian Gombrowicz (August 4, 1904 in Małoszyce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Congress Poland, Russian Empire – July 24, 1969 in Vence, near Nice, France) was a Polish novelist and dramatist. His works are characterized by deep psychological analysis, a certain sense of paradox and an absurd, anti-nationalist flavor.
- What is Witold Gombrowicz best known for?
- Witold Gombrowicz is best known for Ferdydurke, published in 1937 with 30 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Witold Gombrowicz's books on SansFiction.