Study made under the
auspices
of the Interchurch World movement
and subject to criticism on the ground of religious bias.
and subject to criticism on the ground of religious bias.
Poland - 1922 - Polish Literature in Translation, a Bibliography
Allen and Unwin; N.
Y.
Scribner.
1920.
Marja Kazimierza Sobieska. 1635-1716 (Queen of Poland)
Waliszewski, Kazimierz. Marysienka; Marie de la Grange
d'Arquien, queen of Poland and wife of Sobieski; tr.
from the French by Lady Mary Loyd. Lond. Heine-
mann. 1898.
The wife of Sobieski played an unfortunate part in Polish history
by unwise interference with public affairs.
Matejko, Jan. 1838-93
Mateyko, master painter. In Poland. 11:213. Ap. '30.
Mickiewicz, Adam. 1798-1855
Rose, W. J. Mickiewicz, patriot and poet. In Poland.
11:8. Ja. '30.
Paderewski, Ignacy Jan. 1860-
Kosciuszko Foundation. Paderewski, his country and its
recent progress. 46p. N. Y. 1928.
Henderson, Archibald. Contemporary immortals, p. 149-
62. N. Y. Appleton. 1930.
Bagger, E. S. Eminent Europeans, p. 211-36. N. Y. Put-
nam. 1924.
Martin, William. Statesmen of the war in retrospect. N. Y.
Minton Balch. 1928.
Paderewski and Pilsudski, p. 282-93.
Pilsudski, Jozef. 1867-
Landau, Rom. Pilsudski, and Poland; tr. by Geoffrey
Dunlop. 305p. N. Y. MacVeagh. 1929.
Melodramatic account of the Marshal's life, entertaining, but quite
without historical value.
Pilsudski, Jozef. Memoirs of a Polish revolutionary soldier;
tr. and ed. by D. R. Gillie. 377p. Lond. Faber. 1931.
The correspondent of the Morning Post reviews Pilsudski's career on
the basis of the general's own writings. "--Foreign Affairs
Poniatowski, Jozef. 1763-1813
Askenazy, Szymon. Prince Joseph Poniatowski; oration
at the celebration at Cracow on the 100th anniversary of
his death. 16p. Lond. Polish Information Committee.
1916.
"As long as Poland is Poland, his name shall survive. "
Potocka, Anna, countess. 1776-1867
Memoirs; ed. by K. Stryjenski; tr. by L. Strachey. 253p.
N. Y. Doubleday. 1900-
This chronicle is primarily a social one, with costumes and entertain-
ments described in detail. The "young memoirs" give an informing
picture of life within the circle of Poland's rich and noble families.
As a young matron the countess took part in the wedding festivities of
Napoleon and Marie Louise, and gives many intimate glimpses of
notable figures of the time.
The memoir ends abruptly with the year 1820.
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St. John, Christopher
Little book of Polish saints, with a foreword by Father
Cyril Martindale. 87p. Lond. Burns and Oates. 1918.
Brief sketches of the most important Polish saints. Most of the
Polish parishes in America carry these names.
Sieroszewski, Waclaw. 1860-
A genius which flowered in prison. In Poland. 8:343.
Je. '27.
Three score and ten. In Poland. 11:12. Ja. '30.
Skarga, Piotr. 1536-1612
Rose, W. J. Skarga, prophet and preacher. In Poland.
10:719. N. '29.
Sniadecki, Jan. 1756-1830
Rose, W. J. Jan Sniadecki, schoolman scientist. In Poland.
10:665. O. '29.
Stanislaw Kostka, Saint. 1550-68
Kane, William T. For greater things; the story of St.
Stanislaus Kostka. 5th ed. 113p. St. Louis, Mo.
B. Herder. 1929.
Stanislaw II August Poniatowski. 1732-98 (King of Poland)
Bain, R. Nisbet. The last king of Poland and his contem-
poraries. 296p. Lond. Methuen. 1909.
In this very interestingly written book, Stanislaw is pictured as a
well meaning, kindly man, who had better understanding, more breadth
of view, and wider knowledge of life and diplomacy than any of his
contemporaries, but who lacked the necessary firmness of character to
save his country or himself.
Staszic, Stanislaw. 1755-1826
Rose, W. J. Staszic, social crusader. In Poland. 10:796.
D. '29.
Zamoyski, Jan. 1541-1605
Rose, W. J. Jan Zamoyski, scholar statesman. In Poland.
10:464. Jl. '29.
Note. Other famous Poles whose biographies will be
found in standard books of reference are:
Maria Sklodowska Curie
Helena Modjeska
Kazimierz Pulaski
POLES IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Brunner, Edmund de
Immigrant farmers and their children. 277p. N. Y.
Doubleday. 1929.
This book gives considerable information about Poles in agricultural
America, with one whole chapter on Sunderland, a New England Polish
farming community.
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POLISH LITERATURE
Fox, Paul
The Poles in America. 143p. N. Y. Doran. 1922.
Study made under the auspices of the Interchurch World movement
and subject to criticism on the ground of religious bias.
Gardner, Monica M.
The Poles in Siberia. In S. R. 7:752-5. Je. '29.
Gargas, S.
The Polish emigrants in France. In S. R. 5:347-51. D. '26.
Ledbetter, Eleanor E.
The Polish immigrant and his reading. 40p. Chic. Amer.
Library Assn. 1924.
An introductory essay on the Pole's situation and psychology in
America precedes a list of books in the Polish language, recommended
as a beginning collection for public libraries.
Thomas, William I. and Znaniecki, Florian
Polish peasant in Europe and America. 2d ed. 2v. N. Y.
Knopf. 1927.
This great work, originnally published in 5 volumes, is designed for
the student of social organization and family life.
v. i comprises a study of Polish family and community groups.
v. 2 treats disorganization and reorganization in Poland; organiza-
tion in America, with the autobiography of an immigrant in
America.
The material used consists of original letters and family documents,
with interpretative comment.
Polish people deplore the thot that this study may be taken as a
representation of their race. They say that the cases studied were from
the lowest social scale; that the average Polish peasant is a man of
character, self-respect and pride; and that "disorganization" is a matter,
not of race, but of changing social conditions.
FICTION RELATING TO POLAND AND
THE POLES
Note. Only such titles are listed here as are con-
sidered to have some real value in their presentation of
the Polish theme.
Allen, Frances Newton Symmes
The invaders. Bost. Houghton. 1913.
Polish and Irish immigrants are the "invaders" in the Connecticut
valley where the old American stock has almost run out.
Babel, Isaak E.
Cavalry. N. Y. Knopf. 1929.
A story of the Polish-Bolshevik war of 1920, with some account of
the exploits of the American Kosciuszko Escadrille.
Baskerville, Beatrice C.
Playground of Satan. N. Y. Watt. 1918.
Poland during the war.
Conrad, Joseph
Amy Foster. In his Typhoon and other stories. N. Y.
Doubleday* 1926.
Touching story of a Polish mountaineer cast away on the English
coast. No author has been better able to write such a tale, Conrad
having been of Polish birth, his original name Jozef Korzeniowski.
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Ferber, Edna
American beauty. N. Y. Doubleday. 1931.
The last descendant of a decadent American family _marries a Polish
farm hand, whose compatriots are resettling Connecticut.
Gielgud, Val
Old swords. Bost. Houghton. 1928.
Melodramatic story of a Polish family, broken up after the Revolu-
tion of 1863. One branch remains true to Poland, the other, forcibly
removed to St. Petersburg, becomes Russianized. In 1920 the heirs of
the two lines meet in the Polish conflict with the Bolsheviks.
White eagles. Bost. Houghton. 1929.
Thrilling and realistic romance of 1812 in Poland and Russia.
Napoleon appears as one of the characters.
Kelly, Eric Philbrook
Anetka's carol. Christmas in the Lublin district. In Saint
Nicholas. 55:105-8. D. '27.
The blacksmith of Vilno. N. Y. Macmillan. 1930.
A tale of Poland in 1832, immediately after the failure of the
insurrection against Russia. The historic crown of Poland is passed
from patriot to patriot and preserved from capture.
By order of the queen. In Saint Nicholas. 56:110-13.
D. '28.
The golden cup of Kasimir. In Saint Nicholas. 51:164-72.
D. '23; also in Poland. 5:161. S. '24.
The golden star of Halich. N. Y. Macmillan. 1931.
Kazimierz the Great hears that great throngs of warriors are gather-
ing at old Halicz, drawn thither by some mysterious Golden Star. A
15 year old boy accompanies the band sent to investigate, and his adven-
tures make the plot of this story on a richly woven historical back-
ground.
In clean hay, a Polish Christmas story. In Saint Nicholas.
56:110-13. D. '28.
Lightning stone. In Saint Nicholas. 53:638-42. Ap. '26.
Story of a musician in present day Poland.
Mazurka of Dombrovski. In Saint Nicholas. 57:423-6.
Ap. '30.
Pan Stefan comes to Grudziadz; tale based on a historical
legend. In Saint Nicholas. 55:360-3. Mr. '28.
The trumpeter of Krakow. N. Y. Macmillan. 1928.
A charming story of Poland in the 15th century, and of the trumpeter
who sounds the hours by a bugle call from the tower of St. Mary's
church.
Professor Kelly, who has spent much time in Poland, writes from
full knowledge of history and legend. His tales all have excellent
atmosphere and characterization, and present in vivid narrative the
romantic charm of Poland.
Phillips, Charles J. N.
The doctor's wooing. N. Y. Devin-Adair. 1926.
A tale of Polish immigrants in America, the father's heart torn
between his desire to take part in the Polish Revolution of 190s, and
his love for his little daughter, the "Polish starling" of the Wisconsin
timberlands.
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Marja Kazimierza Sobieska. 1635-1716 (Queen of Poland)
Waliszewski, Kazimierz. Marysienka; Marie de la Grange
d'Arquien, queen of Poland and wife of Sobieski; tr.
from the French by Lady Mary Loyd. Lond. Heine-
mann. 1898.
The wife of Sobieski played an unfortunate part in Polish history
by unwise interference with public affairs.
Matejko, Jan. 1838-93
Mateyko, master painter. In Poland. 11:213. Ap. '30.
Mickiewicz, Adam. 1798-1855
Rose, W. J. Mickiewicz, patriot and poet. In Poland.
11:8. Ja. '30.
Paderewski, Ignacy Jan. 1860-
Kosciuszko Foundation. Paderewski, his country and its
recent progress. 46p. N. Y. 1928.
Henderson, Archibald. Contemporary immortals, p. 149-
62. N. Y. Appleton. 1930.
Bagger, E. S. Eminent Europeans, p. 211-36. N. Y. Put-
nam. 1924.
Martin, William. Statesmen of the war in retrospect. N. Y.
Minton Balch. 1928.
Paderewski and Pilsudski, p. 282-93.
Pilsudski, Jozef. 1867-
Landau, Rom. Pilsudski, and Poland; tr. by Geoffrey
Dunlop. 305p. N. Y. MacVeagh. 1929.
Melodramatic account of the Marshal's life, entertaining, but quite
without historical value.
Pilsudski, Jozef. Memoirs of a Polish revolutionary soldier;
tr. and ed. by D. R. Gillie. 377p. Lond. Faber. 1931.
The correspondent of the Morning Post reviews Pilsudski's career on
the basis of the general's own writings. "--Foreign Affairs
Poniatowski, Jozef. 1763-1813
Askenazy, Szymon. Prince Joseph Poniatowski; oration
at the celebration at Cracow on the 100th anniversary of
his death. 16p. Lond. Polish Information Committee.
1916.
"As long as Poland is Poland, his name shall survive. "
Potocka, Anna, countess. 1776-1867
Memoirs; ed. by K. Stryjenski; tr. by L. Strachey. 253p.
N. Y. Doubleday. 1900-
This chronicle is primarily a social one, with costumes and entertain-
ments described in detail. The "young memoirs" give an informing
picture of life within the circle of Poland's rich and noble families.
As a young matron the countess took part in the wedding festivities of
Napoleon and Marie Louise, and gives many intimate glimpses of
notable figures of the time.
The memoir ends abruptly with the year 1820.
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St. John, Christopher
Little book of Polish saints, with a foreword by Father
Cyril Martindale. 87p. Lond. Burns and Oates. 1918.
Brief sketches of the most important Polish saints. Most of the
Polish parishes in America carry these names.
Sieroszewski, Waclaw. 1860-
A genius which flowered in prison. In Poland. 8:343.
Je. '27.
Three score and ten. In Poland. 11:12. Ja. '30.
Skarga, Piotr. 1536-1612
Rose, W. J. Skarga, prophet and preacher. In Poland.
10:719. N. '29.
Sniadecki, Jan. 1756-1830
Rose, W. J. Jan Sniadecki, schoolman scientist. In Poland.
10:665. O. '29.
Stanislaw Kostka, Saint. 1550-68
Kane, William T. For greater things; the story of St.
Stanislaus Kostka. 5th ed. 113p. St. Louis, Mo.
B. Herder. 1929.
Stanislaw II August Poniatowski. 1732-98 (King of Poland)
Bain, R. Nisbet. The last king of Poland and his contem-
poraries. 296p. Lond. Methuen. 1909.
In this very interestingly written book, Stanislaw is pictured as a
well meaning, kindly man, who had better understanding, more breadth
of view, and wider knowledge of life and diplomacy than any of his
contemporaries, but who lacked the necessary firmness of character to
save his country or himself.
Staszic, Stanislaw. 1755-1826
Rose, W. J. Staszic, social crusader. In Poland. 10:796.
D. '29.
Zamoyski, Jan. 1541-1605
Rose, W. J. Jan Zamoyski, scholar statesman. In Poland.
10:464. Jl. '29.
Note. Other famous Poles whose biographies will be
found in standard books of reference are:
Maria Sklodowska Curie
Helena Modjeska
Kazimierz Pulaski
POLES IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Brunner, Edmund de
Immigrant farmers and their children. 277p. N. Y.
Doubleday. 1929.
This book gives considerable information about Poles in agricultural
America, with one whole chapter on Sunderland, a New England Polish
farming community.
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POLISH LITERATURE
Fox, Paul
The Poles in America. 143p. N. Y. Doran. 1922.
Study made under the auspices of the Interchurch World movement
and subject to criticism on the ground of religious bias.
Gardner, Monica M.
The Poles in Siberia. In S. R. 7:752-5. Je. '29.
Gargas, S.
The Polish emigrants in France. In S. R. 5:347-51. D. '26.
Ledbetter, Eleanor E.
The Polish immigrant and his reading. 40p. Chic. Amer.
Library Assn. 1924.
An introductory essay on the Pole's situation and psychology in
America precedes a list of books in the Polish language, recommended
as a beginning collection for public libraries.
Thomas, William I. and Znaniecki, Florian
Polish peasant in Europe and America. 2d ed. 2v. N. Y.
Knopf. 1927.
This great work, originnally published in 5 volumes, is designed for
the student of social organization and family life.
v. i comprises a study of Polish family and community groups.
v. 2 treats disorganization and reorganization in Poland; organiza-
tion in America, with the autobiography of an immigrant in
America.
The material used consists of original letters and family documents,
with interpretative comment.
Polish people deplore the thot that this study may be taken as a
representation of their race. They say that the cases studied were from
the lowest social scale; that the average Polish peasant is a man of
character, self-respect and pride; and that "disorganization" is a matter,
not of race, but of changing social conditions.
FICTION RELATING TO POLAND AND
THE POLES
Note. Only such titles are listed here as are con-
sidered to have some real value in their presentation of
the Polish theme.
Allen, Frances Newton Symmes
The invaders. Bost. Houghton. 1913.
Polish and Irish immigrants are the "invaders" in the Connecticut
valley where the old American stock has almost run out.
Babel, Isaak E.
Cavalry. N. Y. Knopf. 1929.
A story of the Polish-Bolshevik war of 1920, with some account of
the exploits of the American Kosciuszko Escadrille.
Baskerville, Beatrice C.
Playground of Satan. N. Y. Watt. 1918.
Poland during the war.
Conrad, Joseph
Amy Foster. In his Typhoon and other stories. N. Y.
Doubleday* 1926.
Touching story of a Polish mountaineer cast away on the English
coast. No author has been better able to write such a tale, Conrad
having been of Polish birth, his original name Jozef Korzeniowski.
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Ferber, Edna
American beauty. N. Y. Doubleday. 1931.
The last descendant of a decadent American family _marries a Polish
farm hand, whose compatriots are resettling Connecticut.
Gielgud, Val
Old swords. Bost. Houghton. 1928.
Melodramatic story of a Polish family, broken up after the Revolu-
tion of 1863. One branch remains true to Poland, the other, forcibly
removed to St. Petersburg, becomes Russianized. In 1920 the heirs of
the two lines meet in the Polish conflict with the Bolsheviks.
White eagles. Bost. Houghton. 1929.
Thrilling and realistic romance of 1812 in Poland and Russia.
Napoleon appears as one of the characters.
Kelly, Eric Philbrook
Anetka's carol. Christmas in the Lublin district. In Saint
Nicholas. 55:105-8. D. '27.
The blacksmith of Vilno. N. Y. Macmillan. 1930.
A tale of Poland in 1832, immediately after the failure of the
insurrection against Russia. The historic crown of Poland is passed
from patriot to patriot and preserved from capture.
By order of the queen. In Saint Nicholas. 56:110-13.
D. '28.
The golden cup of Kasimir. In Saint Nicholas. 51:164-72.
D. '23; also in Poland. 5:161. S. '24.
The golden star of Halich. N. Y. Macmillan. 1931.
Kazimierz the Great hears that great throngs of warriors are gather-
ing at old Halicz, drawn thither by some mysterious Golden Star. A
15 year old boy accompanies the band sent to investigate, and his adven-
tures make the plot of this story on a richly woven historical back-
ground.
In clean hay, a Polish Christmas story. In Saint Nicholas.
56:110-13. D. '28.
Lightning stone. In Saint Nicholas. 53:638-42. Ap. '26.
Story of a musician in present day Poland.
Mazurka of Dombrovski. In Saint Nicholas. 57:423-6.
Ap. '30.
Pan Stefan comes to Grudziadz; tale based on a historical
legend. In Saint Nicholas. 55:360-3. Mr. '28.
The trumpeter of Krakow. N. Y. Macmillan. 1928.
A charming story of Poland in the 15th century, and of the trumpeter
who sounds the hours by a bugle call from the tower of St. Mary's
church.
Professor Kelly, who has spent much time in Poland, writes from
full knowledge of history and legend. His tales all have excellent
atmosphere and characterization, and present in vivid narrative the
romantic charm of Poland.
Phillips, Charles J. N.
The doctor's wooing. N. Y. Devin-Adair. 1926.
A tale of Polish immigrants in America, the father's heart torn
between his desire to take part in the Polish Revolution of 190s, and
his love for his little daughter, the "Polish starling" of the Wisconsin
timberlands.
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