Wątek miłosny w twórczości Olgi Daukszty (kontekst autobiograficzny)

Abstract

Love often provides the inspiration for all kinds of artistic activities: whether in poetry, in music or in painting. Love interest also appears in the works of Olga Daukszta. Moreover, it is evidently placed in an autobiographical context. The poet presents herself as a woman of extraordinary strength and self-confidence, boldly deals with taboo topics, speaks openly on issues previously reserved for men. Her heroines—commonly referred to as the “gentle sex”—are capable of deciding for themselves, affirm their position despite their deep female emotionality. The article discusses the love theme in the works of Olga Daukszta on the basis of two pieces: the poetry book Walet kierowy published in 1937 and the novel Pod Wielką Niedźwiedzicą, which remains in the manuscript. Considering the biographical aspect, the author of the article relied on sources obtained from the archives, the poet’s private correspondence and interviews conducted by the author with witnesses of the writer’s life.