Norwid, Cyprian Kamil (1821–1883)

Polish poet, dramatist, and prose writer. He wrote a poetic treatise on art, Promethidion 1851, and the play Zwolon 1851. His experimental poetic cycle Vade-mecum 1866 failed to find a publisher until 1947. Misunderstood in his lifetime, he lived in poverty. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Norwid's largely philosophical poetry has undergone a re-evaluation, and is now held in high esteem.