Antoni Słonimski
Polish journalist and poet
Born
November 15th, 1895
129 years ago
Died
July 4th, 1976
48 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Poland
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Born in 1895, this individual contributed significantly to Polish literature and journalism. In the 1920s, became part of the Skamander group, which focused on modernist poetry. Authored numerous poetry collections, plays, and essays. Involved in literary and cultural life in Warsaw, promoting various art forms. Worked as a journalist for major publications, covering social and political topics. Faced challenges during World War II, including censorship and exile, yet continued to write and engage with the literary community post-war until passing in 1976.
Authored poetry collections such as 'Ziemia i Ludzkość'
Contributed to the literary movement Skamander
Worked as a journalist for various publications
Wrote plays that were performed in Polish theaters
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