Towiański and Towianism in Słowacki’s writings Apotheosis – disappointment – criticism

Authors

  • Olaf Krysowski University of Warsaw

Abstract

The evolution concerning what Słowacki thought about Towiański and Towianism ranged from a sincere affirmation, and even a deep identification with master’s point of view, to strong criticism and withdrawal from Koło Sprawy Bożej. The poet’s opinion on Towianism followers turned spontaneously and rapidly into a negative direction when he started noticing narcissist and pro-Russian attitudes in his brothers. The text fragments testifying to betrayal and disgrace reflect this radical change concerning the author’s attitude to the organization most visibly. The vision of a spiritual church was dominated by Słowacki’s belief that Koło changes into a sect subject to tradition and moral rigors imposed on by Towiański.

Published

2012-12-28

How to Cite

Krysowski, O. (2012). Towiański and Towianism in Słowacki’s writings Apotheosis – disappointment – criticism. Śląskie Studia Polonistyczne [Silesian Journal of Polish Studies], 2(1-2), 171–189. Retrieved from https://trrest.vot.pl/ojsus/index.php/SSP/article/view/3256