Włodzimierz Pietrzak

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Pietrzak's grave at Powązki Military Cemetery

Włodzimierz Pietrzak (Polish pronunciation: [vwɔˈd͡ʑimjɛʂ ˈpjɛtʂak]; 7 July 1913 – 22 August 1944) was a Polish poet and literary critic.[1] He was active in the underground cultural life in occupied Poland, editing underground magazines. He took part and died in the Warsaw Uprising.

A literary award of PAX Association was named after him.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kosicki, Piotr H. (2018-01-09). Catholics on the Barricades: Poland, France, and "Revolution," 1891-1956. Yale University Press. p. 84. ISBN 978-0-300-23148-9.