This special lecture, 'Point des rêveries - złowieszczy anachronizm,' invites adults to delve into Stanisław Wyspiański's iconic play 'Noc listopadowa.' Led by Professor Radosław Okulicz-Kozaryn, the session investigates the phrase 'precz z marzeniami' and its stark juxtaposition with the November Uprising. Understand how Wyspiański utilized this historical context for symbolic representation, exploring deeper connections and literary themes.
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This lecture, "Point des rêveries - złowieszczy anachronizm," delves into Stanisław Wyspiański's "Noc listopadowa." It examines why Wyspiański used the phrase 'precz z marzeniami' ('point des rêveries') during the outbreak of the November Uprising, a time meant to revive dreams. The lecture explores the historical context and deeper meanings behind these words, as spoken by the Tsar and later incorporated into the play.
The lecture "Point des rêveries - złowieszczy anachronizm" is a special event for adults focused on Stanisław Wyspiański's play "Noc listopadowa." The speaker, Radosław Okulicz-Kozaryn, will investigate the profound meaning behind the phrase 'Point des rêveries' (precz z marzeniami – 'away with dreams') within the context of the play's setting during the outbreak of the November Uprising against Russia. While the uprising was meant to fulfill dreams of freedom, Wyspiański's characters utter this phrase, which historically was used by Tsar Alexander II to extinguish Polish hopes for independence. The lecture aims to uncover the reasons for this stark juxtaposition and explore the deeper connections Wyspiański sought to draw between the historical events and their symbolic representation. This event is part of the programme supporting the temporary exhibition "Ikonosfera Wyspiańskiego. _Noc listopadowa_ w Łazienkach Królewskich." The lecture will take place on February 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Ballroom of the Palace on the Isle. Tickets are priced at 1 PLN per person and can be purchased online.
Admission to the lecture is 1 PLN per person. Tickets can be purchased online via the provided booking link. The lecture is scheduled for February 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Ballroom of the Palace on the Isle.
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