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Włodzimierz Pietrzak (Polish pronunciation: [vwɔˈd͡ʑimjɛʂ ˈpjɛtʂak]; 7 July 1913 – 22 August 1944) was a Polish poet and literary critic.[1] He was active in the underground cultural life in occupied Poland, editing underground magazines. He took part and died in the Warsaw Uprising.

Włodzimierz Pietrzak
Pietrzak's grave at Powązki Military Cemetery
Pietrzak's grave at Powązki Military Cemetery
Born(1913-07-07)July 7, 1913
Poland
DiedAugust 22, 1944(1944-08-22) (aged 31)
Warsaw, Poland
OccupationPoet, literary critic

A literary award of PAX Association was named after him.

References

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  1. ^ Kosicki, Piotr H. (2018-01-09). Catholics on the Barricades: Poland, France, and "Revolution," 1891-1956. Yale University Press. p. 84. ISBN 978-0-300-23148-9.