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Jan Stoiński’s “Shrovetide Songs” – a Comeback

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Barłowska M.

Odrodzenie i Reformacja w Polsce

2016

vol. 60

The paper presents Jan Stroiński’s carnival songs, which were known to the old-time historians and now are considered lost. They were found in Andrzej Lubieniecki’s silva (Remonstrants’ Library in Rotterdam, MS 527, pp. 682– 691). They are entitled “Shrovetide songs” there and are accompanied by a description of circumstances of creation thereof (in Lithuania, in Łostaje, in madam Koszkielowa’s house, in 1650). The cycle consists of six works written in eight-syllable verse, in preacher-like rhetoric. The paper presents the review of their subjects and citations of selected fragments.

„Pieśni mięsopustne” Jana Stoińskiego – powrót

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Barłowska M.

Odrodzenie i Reformacja w Polsce

2016

vol. 60

The paper focuses on the lost Shrovetide songs by Arian preacher and writer Jan Stoiński. They were still known in the times of F.S. Bock or K. Sandius, but subsequent historians and bibliographers only researched them on the basis of the works of their predecessors. They have recently been discovered in Andrzej Lubieniecki’s silva rerum (manuscript of the Remonstrant Library 527, p. 682–691). The songs were probably written down in Lubieniecki’s book several years before 1667 and given the title indicating the detailed circumstances of the works’s creation: in 1667, in Lithuania, Łostaje estate – the property of “Mrs. Koszkielowa” (Kosküll, Koschkull), who went on to marry Albrycht Arciszewski; the songs were written in reaction to the drunkenness of “Mr. Wolan,” an Evangelical Christian. Pieśni mięsopustne is composed of six stichic poems in octosyllabic verse, written in preacher-like rhetorical form. Song I constitutes an introduction, with the poet addressing “Christians living in excess” and announcing that his mission is to remind them that eternal happiness needs to be earned through virtuous conduct and good deeds and to warn them not to engage in devious speculation or abuse God’s mercy. The songs include references to Shrovetide customs, especially through harsh criticism of alcohol abuse. An important element of their persuasive character consists in debunking the arguments of sinners attempting to make excuses for their wrongdoings (e.g. by referring to the figure of the Penitent Thief), which is accompanied by condemnation of bad attitudes, preaching, and calling for repentance. Interestingly, despite criticism aimed at the Catholic approach to fasting, the songs do not condemn or scold any particular denomination.

Artykuł prezentuje znane dawnym historykom, a współcześnie uznawane za zaginione pieśni zapustne Jana Stoińskiego. Zostały one odnalezione w sylwie Andrzeja Lubienieckiego (Biblioteka Remonstrantów w Rotterdamie, rkps 527, s. 682–691). Noszą tam tytuł „Pieśni mięsopustne”, towarzyszy mu określenie okoliczności powstania utworu (na Litwie w Łostajach, w domu pani Koszkielowej w 1650 r.). Na cykl składa się sześć pisanych ośmiozgłoskowcem utworów, utrzymanych w kaznodziejskiej retoryce. W artykule przedstawiono przeglądowo ich tematykę i zacytowano wybrane fragmenty.The paper presents Shrovetide songs by Jan Stoiński, known among past historians but in the recent times believed to be lost. They were discovered in Andrzej Lubieniecki’s silva rerum (manuscript of the Remonstrant Library 527, p. 628–691), where they appear under the title Pieśni mięsopustne [“Carnival Songs”]. The circumstances surrounding the creation of the work are described as well (it was written in Łostaje estate, Lithuania, in the house of Mrs. Koszkielowa in 1650). The cycle is composed of six pieces written in octosyllabic verse and preacher-like rhetorical form. The paper provides a review of their thematic content and citations of selected fragments.

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Jan Stoiński’s “Shrovetide Songs” – a Comeback

„Pieśni mięsopustne” Jana Stoińskiego – powrót