Pan Kleks
Professor Ambroży Kleks (English: Ambrose Inkblot), commonly referred to as Pan Kleks (English: Mr. Inkblot or Mr. Blot), is a fictional character in the Pan Kleks series, a trilogy[1] of books written by Polish author Jan Brzechwa. He is depicted as the founder and headmaster of a magical academy for wizards that is attended by boys whose names begin with the letter "A".[2] Kleks is depicted as a tall and eccentric man with a bushy beard, who wears a velvet frock coat over a waistcoat with numerous pockets.[2] Among his magical abilities is his ability to change his size.[2]
| Ambroży Kleks | |
|---|---|
| Pan Kleks character | |
| First appearance | Akademia pana Kleksa (1946) |
| Last appearance | Tryumf pana Kleksa (1965) |
| Created by | Jan Brzechwa |
| Portrayed by | Piotr Fronczewski (Pan Kleks films) |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Headmaster of his magical Academy |
The character was partly based on Franciszek Fiszer, a Polish metaphysician and alchemist known to the literary circles of pre-World War II Warsaw.[2]
Kleks was portrayed by Piotr Fronczewski in three films based on the book series, each of which were directed by Krzysztof Gradowski: Akademia pana Kleksa (1983), Podróże pana Kleksa (1986) and Pan Kleks w kosmosie (1988). Fronczewski also voiced the character in the 2001 animated film Tryumf pana Kleksa.
Book series
- Akademia pana Kleksa (Academy of Mr. Kleks, 1946)
- Podróże pana Kleksa (Travels of Mr. Kleks, 1961)
- Tryumf pana Kleksa (Triumph of Mr. Kleks, 1965)
Films
- Akademia pana Kleksa (Academy of Mr. Kleks, 1983)
- Podróże pana Kleksa (Travels of Mr. Kleks, 1986)
- Pan Kleks w kosmosie (Mr. Kleks in Space, 1988)
- Tryumf pana Kleksa (Triumph of Mr. Kleks, 2001, animated)
Other media
- Przygody pana Kleksa (musical), 1974
- Niezwykłe przygody pana Kleksa (television play), 1980
- Akademia pana Kleksa (musical), 2007
References
- "–". Literatura ludowa (Journal of Folklore and Popular Culture). Polskie Towarzystwo Ludoznawcze. 42: 11. 1998. ISSN 0024-4708.
- Powaga, Wiesiek (9 March 2018). "Mr Inkblot's Academy – A Polish Children's Classic". British Library. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.