Franciszek ZabÅ‚ocki (January 2, 1754, Volhynia â€" September 10,
1821, Końskowola), is considered the most distinguished Polish comic
dramatist and satirist of the Enlightenment period. He descends from
an old aristocratic family of Poland with coat of arms Å ada. He
translated many French comedies, among others those by Molière, but
also wrote his own plays concentrating on Polish issues.From 1774, he
worked in the Commission for National Education and in 1794, he took
part in the Kościuszko Uprising. During the next year he gave up
literature and became a priest.Zabłocki's literary career began with
the publication of his work in the Polish literary magazine 'Fin, Fun
and Useful'. 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 A. Naruszewicz and I. Krasicki.[1] During one such
meeting, ZabłockiAt was asked to read his first comedy 'Fri
Zabobonnik'. The King was so enraptured by this song that he bestowed
the Merentibus medal on Zabłocki.[1]
1821, Końskowola), is considered the most distinguished Polish comic
dramatist and satirist of the Enlightenment period. He descends from
an old aristocratic family of Poland with coat of arms Å ada. He
translated many French comedies, among others those by Molière, but
also wrote his own plays concentrating on Polish issues.From 1774, he
worked in the Commission for National Education and in 1794, he took
part in the Kościuszko Uprising. During the next year he gave up
literature and became a priest.Zabłocki's literary career began with
the publication of his work in the Polish literary magazine 'Fin, Fun
and Useful'. 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 A. Naruszewicz and I. Krasicki.[1] During one such
meeting, ZabłockiAt was asked to read his first comedy 'Fri
Zabobonnik'. The King was so enraptured by this song that he bestowed
the Merentibus medal on Zabłocki.[1]
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