Słowacki - Poema Piasta Dantyszka Herbu Leliwa O Piekle, first edition Paryz 1839

SLOWACKI Juljusz

POEMA PIASTA DANTYSZKA HERBU LELIWA O PIEKLE

Paryz 1839. 

The first editions and first editions of the works of the trinity of romantic poets [Zygmunt Krasiński, Adam Mickiewicz and Juljusz Słowacki] enjoy a growing interest. These are valuable books not only because of their important role in the national literature, but also their tangible value, which, apart from valuable Polish old prints, may constitute a good capital investment.

Printing. Bourgogne et Martinet. 16d, pp. [2], 106; format 11x17.5cm

Ed. 1st (anonymous).
The poem was written in Florence under the impression of a trip to the Middle East. The title character of the poem by J. Słowacki, Poem Piast Dantyszek of the Leliwa coat of arms about hell, a Sarmatian nobleman who, after the death of five sons and the betrayal of the homeland by a sixth - sets out to complain to God. His path leads through a hell populated mainly by Poland's political enemies, and the goal is not achieved;
"clearly marked Dantean poem about suffering and death" (LPPE) - one of the most controversial and at the same time the most interesting works of the poet. The poem is preceded by a dedicated poem dedicated to Warsaw: "Offering", date. November 15, 1838 in Florence.
"Poema" was to be included in the volume "Trzy poemata", but the political situation in the country forced Słowacki to give up this intention and announce it anonymously.
Rare!

VERY GOOD CONDITION / taped loss of title card. and pp. 16-17, otherwise in very good condition, a few light underlining in pencil
Provenance: stamp: Biblioteka Fundacyi W. Hr. Baworowski.
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