The paper explores the following question: what were the psychological consequences and operational benefits of the affirmative acceptance of modernity by Stanisław Brzozowski in the context of his dispute with traditional Polishness? Brzozowski’s methods of reference towards Polish Romanticism writings (Filozofia romantyzmu polskiego) have been illustrated on the basis of the examples drawn from his journalistic (Kultura i życie), philosophical (Idee), novel (Płomienie, Sam wśród ludzi), and reminiscent (Pamiętnik) texts.
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Artykuł poszukuje odpowiedzi na pytanie o psychologiczne konsekwencje i operacyjne korzyści afirmatywnej akceptacji nowoczesności przez Stanisława Brzozowskiego w kontekście jego sporu z tradycyjnie pojmowaną polskością. Brzozowskiego metoda odwołania się do pism polskiego romantyzmu (Filozofia romantyzmu polskiego) została zilustrowana na podstawie przykładów zaczerpniętych z publicystyki (Kultura i życie), filozofii (Idee), powieści (Płomienie, Sam wśród ludzi), a także wspomnień (Pamiętnik).
This essay discusses the Anti-Sienkiewicz campaign briefly. The affair happened in 1903 in the Warsaw weekly magazine “Głos”, but was written up in many Polish newspapers. Stanisław Brzozowski (1878-1911), the beginning publicist, literary critic and novelist spoke against Sienkiewicz’s famous works. Sienkiewicz’s main novels have been criticised for their conservatism and lack of social progressiveness, although they display great narrative power and contain vivid characterisations in a style full of imagery. The lack of national independence created greater reverence towards national history in 19th century Polish literature. Sienkiewicz felt a close bond with the Polish nobility. Brzozowski tried to put his own philosophy of culture and his concept of the “philosophy of labour” into practice. He spoke as am exponent of Polish modernism and socialism.