O wczesnych relacjach Orwella z Polską

Abstract

The article discusses George Orwell’s early ties with Poland and Poles, it attempts to bring together different perspectives, contexts and less known facts. On the one hand, it highlights Orwell’s considerable interest in Poland and presents his attitude to some issues related to Poland as expressed in his journalism, which tends to be less known to the Polish reader than his more famous books. It also points out his personal contacts with Polish emigrants and his involvement in their problems. On the other hand, it indicates how contemporary Poles perceived Orwell and attempts to give a picture of his reception among them early on, from both perspectives: of the Polish emigrants and Poles back in the country (the official) and how they intertwined.