Michała Głowińskiego podróże sentymentalne przez Paryż i Niderlandy

Abstract

The author of the article focuses on excerpts from Michał Głowiński’s memoir prose that describe his travels to Paris and the Netherlands. The analysis examines the way both places are portrayed. Contrary to appearances, Głowiński’s travels, alongside other central themes of his writing, play an important role in his literary output, albeit for different reasons. Paris represents an escape from the reality of the Polish People’s Republic to a more pluralistic and culturally freer space. Meanwhile, the Netherlands evokes memories of his childhood years.