Witkiewicz, Stanisław Ignacy 1885-1939
Overview
| Works: | 916 works in 2,610 publications in 9 languages and 16,532 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Biography Exhibition catalogs Fiction History Dystopias Catalogs Dystopian fiction Novels Parodies (Literature) Drama |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Other, Recipient, Bibliographic antecedent, Artist, Creator, Honoree, Dedicatee, Photographer, Restager , Contributor, zxx |
| Classifications: | PG7158.W52, 891.8527 |
Publication Timeline
.
Most widely held works about
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
- The madman and the nun, and other plays by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz( Book )
- Revolutionaries in the theater : Meyerhold, Brecht, and Witkiewicz by Christine Olga Kiebuzinska( Book )
- Tropical madness : four plays by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz( Book )
- Beelzebub sonata : plays, essays, and documents by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz( Book )
- Mr. Price, or, Tropical madness ; and, Metaphysics of a two-headed calf by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz( )
- Witkacy : Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz as an imaginative writer by Daniel C Gerould( Book )
- The Witkiewicz reader by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz( Book )
- The Mother & other unsavory plays : including the Shoemakers and They by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz( Book )
- The madman and the nun & the crazy locomotive : three plays, including The water hen by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz( Book )
- Présences polonaises : Witkiewicz, constructivisme, les contemporains : l'art vivant autour du Musée de Łódź : Centre Georges Pompidou, 23 juin-26 septembre 1983 by Serge Fauchereau( Book )
- Beginning with my streets : essays and recollections by Czesław Miłosz( Book )
- Witkacy, malarz by Irena Jakimowicz( Book )
- S.I. Witkiewicz : photographs 1899-1939 by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz( Book )
- Broch und Witkacy : eine literarische Begegnung by Agnieszka Hudzik( )
- Witkacy, metaphysische Portraits : Photographien von Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz( Book )
- Witkacy. logos and the elements by Teresa Pękala( )
- S.I. Witkiewicz aux sources d'un théâtre nouveau by Alain van Crugten( Book )
- Mahatma Witkac by Joanna Siedlecka( Book )
- L'Avanguardia polacca, 1910-1978 : S.I. Witkiewicz, costruttivismo, artisti contemporanei : Roma, Palazzo delle Esposizioni, 27 gennaio-4 marzo 1979( Book )
- Witkacy-Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz : life and work by Anna Micińska( Book )
more
fewer
Most widely held works by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
Country house by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
)
60 editions published between 1972 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Country House, a ''''comedy with corpses, '''' is a wicked subversion of all those realistic psychological dramas of jealousy, adultery, murder and suicide that ask to be taken seriously. Witkacy''s send-up assumes the form of a ghost story full of surprises, in the course of which an entire family of four is gleefully dispatched to the other world. When it was first performed in 1923 in Torun, Country House was judged unsuitable for the general public because it derided moral, social and dramatic convention. Three years later, as directed by the playwright himself in Lwów, the drama proved an
60 editions published between 1972 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Country House, a ''''comedy with corpses, '''' is a wicked subversion of all those realistic psychological dramas of jealousy, adultery, murder and suicide that ask to be taken seriously. Witkacy''s send-up assumes the form of a ghost story full of surprises, in the course of which an entire family of four is gleefully dispatched to the other world. When it was first performed in 1923 in Torun, Country House was judged unsuitable for the general public because it derided moral, social and dramatic convention. Three years later, as directed by the playwright himself in Lwów, the drama proved an
Twentieth-century Polish avant-garde drama : plays, scenarios, critical documents by
Daniel C Gerould(
Book
)
9 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Insatiability : a novel in two parts by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1977 and 1985 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Een jonge Pool in een niet nader omschreven toekomst, streeft naar een zo intens mogelijk beleefd bestaan tot hij geconfronteerd wordt met de ondergang van het individu, bewerkstelligd door een Chinese invasie
12 editions published between 1977 and 1985 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Een jonge Pool in een niet nader omschreven toekomst, streeft naar een zo intens mogelijk beleefd bestaan tot hij geconfronteerd wordt met de ondergang van het individu, bewerkstelligd door een Chinese invasie
Nienasycenie by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
83 editions published between 1930 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 289 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
83 editions published between 1930 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 289 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramaty by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
56 editions published between 1962 and 1996 in 4 languages and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
56 editions published between 1962 and 1996 in 4 languages and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
622 upadki Bunga czyli Demoniczna kobieta by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
55 editions published between 1972 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
55 editions published between 1972 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
L'Adieu à l'automne : roman by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
50 editions published between 1972 and 2017 in Polish and French and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
50 editions published between 1972 and 2017 in Polish and French and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Insatiability : a novel by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1977 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the late 20th Century, as China prepares to invade Europe, Poland prepares to defend it with the likes of Baron Genezip Kapen de Vahaz. A 1920s tale by a surrealistic writer known for his acid tongue and black humor. The novel satirizes everything in sight, Fascists, Communists, aristocrats, trade unions
5 editions published between 1977 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the late 20th Century, as China prepares to invade Europe, Poland prepares to defend it with the likes of Baron Genezip Kapen de Vahaz. A 1920s tale by a surrealistic writer known for his acid tongue and black humor. The novel satirizes everything in sight, Fascists, Communists, aristocrats, trade unions
Seven plays by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pożegnanie jesieni : powieść by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
35 editions published between 1927 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 153 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
35 editions published between 1927 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 153 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Narkotyki ; Niemyte dusze by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
25 editions published between 1975 and 2004 in Polish and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1975 and 2004 in Polish and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jedyne wyjście : powieść by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
28 editions published between 1968 and 1993 in Polish and Undetermined and held by 128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
28 editions published between 1968 and 1993 in Polish and Undetermined and held by 128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wybór dramatów by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
27 editions published between 1974 and 1983 in Polish and Undetermined and held by 127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1974 and 1983 in Polish and Undetermined and held by 127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La mère : pièce répugnante en deux actes et un épilogue by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
24 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
24 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Les cordonniers : Pièce scientifique en trois actes avec des chansonnettes by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
45 editions published between 1967 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
45 editions published between 1967 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verrückte Lokomotive : ein Lesebuch by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1985 and 1994 in German and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1985 and 1994 in German and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Czysta forma w teatrze by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
14 editions published between 1977 and 1986 in Polish and Undetermined and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1977 and 1986 in Polish and Undetermined and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Witkacy, the painter by
Irena Jakimowicz(
Book
)
13 editions published in 1987 in 4 languages and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Met biografie en beknopte bibliografie
13 editions published in 1987 in 4 languages and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Met biografie en beknopte bibliografie
Les formes nouvelles en peinture et les malentendus qui en decoulent by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
13 editions published in 1979 in French and Spanish and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published in 1979 in French and Spanish and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Théâtre complet by
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1969 and 2005 in French and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1969 and 2005 in French and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
more
fewer
Audience Level
| 0 |
 |
1 | ||
| Kids | General | Special | ||
Related Identities
- Gerould, Daniel C. (Daniel Charles) 1928-2012 Author of introduction Translator Editor Author
- Degler, Janusz Other Adapter Author of introduction Author Editor Author of afterword, colophon, etc.
- Crugten, Alain van Other Translator Adapter Author of introduction Director Publishing director Author Editor
- Micińska, Anna Other Translator Author of introduction Illustrator Author Editor
- Iribarne, Louis Translator Editor
- Kiebuzinska, Christine Olga Author
- Brecht, Bertolt 1898-1956
- Мейерхольд, В. Э (Всеволод Эмильевич) 1874-1940
- Gerould, Eleanor Translator
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Russian and East European Center
Useful Links
Associated Subjects
Aesthetics Art, Polish Artists Arts, Polish Authors, Polish Avant-garde (Aesthetics) Brecht, Bertolt, Broch, Hermann, Conceptual art Constructivism (Art) Cosmetics--Law and legislation Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, Drug addiction Europe Europe, Eastern European drama Experimental poetry, Polish Experimental theater Families Form (Aesthetics) Formalism (Literary analysis) Friendship German literature Hazardous substances Homes Inferiority complex Intellectual life Lithuania--Vilnius Meĭerkholʹd, V. Ė.--(Vsevolod Ėmilʹevich), Miłosz, Czesław Narcotics National characteristics, Polish Painting Painting, Modern Photography, Artistic Poets, Polish Poland Polish drama Polish fiction Pożegnanie jesieni (Witkiewicz, Stanisław Ignacy) Product safety--Law and legislation Relations with women Semiotics and literature Semiotics and the arts Theater Theater and society Theater--Philosophy Travel Vincenz, Stanisław, Witkiewicz, Stanisław Ignacy,
Covers
Alternative Names
Kappen, Genezyp.
M. z hr. O. Maciejowa I.
S. I. W. (1885-1939)
Stanislaus Ignatius Witkiewicz auctor Polonicus
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz artist polonez
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz artista polaco
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz artista polonès
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz artiste polonais
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz drammaturgo, filosofo e scrittore polacco
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Polish artist
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz polnischer Maler und Schriftsteller
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz polský dramatik, malíř a fotograf
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Pools filosoof
Vītkeh-vīč, Estânīslâv Īgnâjī
Vitkevič, Stanislav Ignaci.
Vitkevič, Stanislav Ignacij.
Vitkevič, Stanislav Ignacij 1885-1939
Vitkevič, Stanislav Ignacy
Vitkevič, Stanislav Ignacy, 1885-1939
Vitkevich, Stanislav Ignat︠s︡iĭ
Vitkevich, Stanislav Ignat︠s︡iĭ 1885-1939
Vitkēvičs, Staņislavs Ignācijs, 1885-1939
Vitkjevič, Stanislav Ignaci.
Weikaji
Weiqiweici, Shidannisilafu
Witkace, Stanisław Ignacy
Witkacy.
Witkacy 1885-1939
Witkacy, Stanisław Ignacy
Witkacy, Stanisław Ignacy, 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, .. 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, S. I.
Witkiewicz, S.I., 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, S. I. (Stalislaw Ignacy), 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, S. I. (Stanisław Ignacy)
Witkiewicz, S. I. (Stanisław Ignacy), 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, St. I.
Witkiewicz, St. I. 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, St. I. (Stanisław Ignacy)
Witkiewicz, St. I. (Stanisław Ignacy), 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, Stanisław
Witkiewicz, Stanisław 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, Stanisław I.
Witkiewicz, Stanisław I. 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, Stanisław I. (Stanisław Ignacy)
Witkiewicz, Stanisław I. (Stanisław Ignacy), 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, Stanislaw Ignacy.
Witkiewicz, Stanisław-Ignacy 1885-1939
Witkiewicz, Staś.
Witkiewicz, Staś 1885-1939
Στανισλάβ Ιγκνάσυ Βίτκιεβιτς Πολωνός μυθιστοριογράφος, θεατρικός συγγραφέας, φωτογράφος και ζωγράφος
Виткацы 1885-1939
Виткевич, Станислав Игнаций
Виткевич, Станислав Игнаций, 1885-1939
Виткевич, Станислав Игнацы, 1885-1939
Станислав Игнаци Виткјевич
Станислав Игнаций Виткевич польский художник и писатель
Станіслав Ігнатій Віткевич
스타니스와프 이그나치 비트키에비치
ヴィトカツィ
ヴィトキェーヴィチ, スタニスワフ・イグナツィ
スタニスワフ・イグナツィ・ヴィトキェヴィチ
Languages