Literature and writer in the Polish press of the second half of the 19th century. Selected Problems

The author’s aim is to draw attention to the basic connections that were established between literature and journalism in the Polish press of the second half of the 19th century. In the first part of her work the author presents the most important stages in the development of Polish press till the end of that period, in the second one – the presence of literature in the press and in the third one – the relation between artistic and commentary works as exemplified by the writings of Henryk Sienkiewicz. Till 1882 he was an active journalist – a reviewer, columnist and reporter. The writer’s commentary works constituted valuable experience in shaping his style and also were the source of numerous inspirations that in the course of time were reflected in his literary works.