Codzienność u schyłku dnia – o zapiskach Elizy Orzeszkowej

Abstract

The paper analyses the intimate diary of Eliza Orzeszkowa covering years from 1847 to 1910, published only recently (2001) and titled “Dnie” [Days]. It records the daily rhythm of her life, but also her love interests hidden from the world, for example her fascination for 25 years younger Franciszek Godlewski. As the author emphasises, “Dnie” are nevertheless dominated by an existential perspective of a lonely woman who gradually becomes disillusioned.