Hartwig, Julia (1921–)
Hartwig, Julia (1921–)
Polish poet, essayist and translator. Born in Lublin, Poland, Aug 14, 1921; m. Artur Adam Miedzyrzecki (writer and critic, b. 1922).
Major contemporary poet in Poland, published Wolne rece (Unconstrained Hands, 1967) and Obcowanie (Relations, 1987); became an active member of Polish PEN Clb (1956), promoting international cultural exchanges; travel to France resulted in a number of books and articles on French writers, including Gerard de Nerval, Max Jacob, and Guillaume; travel to US resulted in Dzienik Amerykanski (American Journal, 1980); with demise of Communism in Poland (1989), became a leading personality of a reborn Polish Writers' Association.
See also Women in World History.
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