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Bolesław Prus

Known for Writing

Born
August 20, 1847
Birthplace
Hrubieszów, Lubelskie, Polska
Died
May 19, 1912 (aged 64)
Also known as
Aleksander Głowacki

Biography

Bolesław Prus (20 August 1847 – 19 May 1912), real name Aleksander Głowacki, was a Polish writer. Prus is best known for his novels, Lalka (The Doll) and the historical novel Faraon (Pharaoh). He also wrote Anielka, Placówka (The Outpost), Emancypantki (The New Woman), and many other stories and novels. He was an advocate of Positivist philosophy and social progressivism. Prus is regarded as one of the greatest Polish writers, and one of the world's most prominent.

Filmography

16 titles