Włodzimierz Wolski
Włodzimierz Wolski (9 October 1824, Pultusk – 29 July 1882, Brussels) was a Polish poet, novelist, translator, and librettist. He is best known as the author of the libretto to Stanisław Moniuszko's opera Halka.
Włodzimierz Wolski | |
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| Born | 9 October 1824 |
| Died | 29 July 1882 (aged 57) Brussels, Belgium |
| Other names | Polski Wolski |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, Novelist, Translator, Librettist |
| Notable work | Halka, Hrabina (libretta) |
He grew up in Warsaw and published his poems and prose in magazines there. He took part in the January Uprising and settled in Brussels after the defeat.
Works
Poetry
- Ojciec Hilary (Father Hillary)
- Halka
- Połośka
- Śpiewy powstańcze (Songs of Insurgents)
- Promyki (Rays)
- Listy z Belgii (Letters from Belgium)
Librettos
- Halka
- The Countess
- Połośka gwinciarska
References
- Zofia Lewinówna, Literatura polska. Przewodnik encyklopedyczny, Volume II, Warsaw 1985, p. 624.
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