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Tuwim, Julian

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Tuwim, Julian (1894–1953)

Polish poet and translator. His work is characterized by irony, satire, and humour. He published several volumes of poetry, including Czyhanie na Boga/Lying in Wait for God (1918) and Slowa we krwi/Words in Blood (1926), and the long poem ‘Kwiaty polskie/Polish Flowers’ (1949).

Tuwim was born in Łódź, and was a co-founder of the Skamander group of writers. During World War II, he lived in South America, returning to Poland in 1946. Tuwim also wrote cabaret songs, and poems for children. He was a skilful translator, especially of Russian poets.



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