Józef Gara
Polish poet and linguist
Born
1929
96 years ago
Died
July 10th, 2013
11 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Poland
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A prominent Polish poet and linguist, contributed significantly to the field of linguistics and literature. Published numerous works that explored the intricacies of language and poetic expression. Engaged in both academic and literary pursuits, influencing the study of Polish language and literature.
Published several volumes of poetry
Contributed to linguistic studies in Poland
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