About “Wesele”
The Wedding is a significant Polish drama written in 1901 by Stanisław Wyspiański, a modernist playwright, painter, and poet. The play reflects the struggles of Polish people in their pursuit of national self-determination following two failed uprisings against the Russian Empire. These uprisings occurred in November 1830 and January 1863. The work is considered a defining piece of Polish drama, capturing the emotional and political tensions of the time. It uses the metaphor of a wedding to explore themes of hope, loss, and national identity. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1901