Franciszek Zabłocki
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Franciszek Ksawery Mikołaj Zabłocki (2 January 1754,
From 1774, he worked in the
Literary career
Zabłocki's literary career began with the publication of his work in the Polish literary magazine Zabawy Przyjemne i Pożyteczne ("Pleasant and Useful Amusements"). The magazine was the first of its kind in Poland, and was launched in the year 1770.[1]
During King Stanislaw August's reign, Warsaw was the scene of great literary activity. The King used to host literary figures for dinner every Thursday. Zablocki was a regular invitee to these parties, which included in its guest list such Polish luminaries as Adam Naruszewicz and Ignacy Krasicki.[1] During one such meeting, Zabłocki was asked to read his first comedy Fri Zabobonnik. The King was so enraptured by this song that he bestowed the Medal Merentibus on Zabłocki.[1]
After that Zablocki turned to writing plays, producing an astounding 40 plays in ten years. He mostly wrote comedies. His major works are Amphitryon (1783), Sarmatism (1785), Muhammad Harlequin (1785), King of Bliss in the Country (1787), Yellow Nightcap (1783), Doctor of Lublin (1781), Gamrat (1785), and The Marriage of Figaro (1786).[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Francis Zablocki: Biography". Retrieved 12 February 2013.
See also
- Zablocki family