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92: 25: 301:(1946-1948). Then, she later became an assistant in the Polish Department at Wrocław University. After returning to Warsaw she worked at the Institute of Literary Research (1948-1952). She published literary critiques, in the "Forge" and "New Culture," as well as writing 'radio plays' for children. In the editorial "Forge" she met painter 273:. Rather than most of the other scholars who were in her field, (linguists or anthropologists), she was a specialist in the history of literature and a literary critic. She specialized in the study of English writing, with a focus of West Africa (specifically Nigeria). Her first critical essays were focused on 336:
This anthology of African poetry offered a selection of many African poets who wrote in English, French, Portuguese, and Swahili. A major topic of discussion was the issue of cultural identity among African writers. The polish translations were also praised for their high artistic quality.
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In this text, she discussed the little-known period of German colonization of Cameroon and indigenous opposition to German colonialism led by the Cameroon citizens who had studied in Europe. It also includes an analysis of the problems of colonial education and its consequences today.
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Later, in 1975 she was a signatory of the letter protesting against changes in the constitution of PRL ( Letter 59 ). Then, in 1976 she wrote a letter to the Parliament on the appointment of a commission to clarify the incidents of
253:, her husband was killed commanding the first battalion on 28 August 1944. About a year later her daughter died. After returning to Warsaw, she met the painter, Kajetan Sosnowski. Later on, Leopold married 520:
In 1943, Leopold was a cyclist and a departure liaison to the whole country in the 6th division of the AK (Information and Propaganda Bureau of Domestic Distribution). Also, during the
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was a known colleague of Leopold. They knew each other from 'wartime' classes. They worked on editing and researching texts together while they maintained a close friendship.
245:. During the war from 1940–1944, she began studying at the Faculty of Polish, a secret of the University of Warsaw. She befriended the then  442: 177:(13 October 1920 – 8 October 1977) was a Polish author, medical doctor, and social science activist known for her study of English writings beginning in 237:. In 1938, she graduated from high school and 'Jawurkówny Kowalczykówny' (i.e. School for Rural ). In 1938-1939, she studied law at  429: 325:
Written in Warsaw in 1973, this text included a detailed survey that illustrated the many inter-relations between African and European literatures.
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Drogi i manowce afrykanskiej literatury. Z badan nad problemami kszaltowanie sie swiadomosci kulturowej w niepodlegych krajach Czarnej Afryki
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In this text she emphasized the importance of artistry in creative and imaginative writing. She also discussed Swahili literary traditions.
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Zaborski, Andrzej (1974). "Reviewed work: O Literaturze Czarnej Afryki [On the Literature of Black Africa], Wanda Leopold".
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Albert S. Gerard worked with Leopold on his published work, European-language Writing in Sub-Saharan Africa, before she died.
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Leopold was a member of the research staff for the Center of Social and Cultural Problems of Contemporary Africa, at the
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concerning a protest against censorship by the picture played at the Warsaw National Theatre. The presentation of "
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Andrzejewski, B. W. (1976). "Reviewed work: Antologia Poezji Afrykańskiej, Wanda Leopold, Zbigniew Stolarek".
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Wspolczesna powiesc nigeryjska--problemy kszaltowania sie nowej swiadomosci w pisarstwie Cypriana Ekwensi
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and in 1946 she graduated from the Polish program at Warsaw University under the guidance of prof.
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In February 1968, she participated in the meetings of the Warsaw branch of the
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Andrzejewski, B. W. (1976-01-01). "Review of Antologia Poezji Afrykańskiej".
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My Shadow in Dachau: Poems by Victims and Survivors of the Concentration Camp
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My Shadow in Dachau: Poems by Victims and Survivors of the Concentration Camp
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Myślę, że jestem ... O Stanisławie Jerzym Lecu. Opracowała Wanda Leopold
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Heiser, Dorothea; Taberner, Stuart; Jens, Walter (2014-01-01).
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Heiser, Dorothea; Taberner, Stuart; Jens, Walter (2014-01-01).
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Joan (b. 1943 - d. 1945), Honorata (b. 1950), Martin (b. 1952)
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Wole Soyinka: A Bibliography of Primary and Secondary Sources
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Postal Indiscretions: The Correspondence of Tadeusz Borowski
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Chart of contributors to African vernacular and literature
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Kolonializm Niemiecki w Kamerunie i Jego Wspolczesne Oceny
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Polish author, medical doctor and social science activist
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Africa: Journal of the International African Institute
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and began an assistantship at the Polish philology at
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West Africa
Nigeria
African literature
French
Chinua Achebe
Cyprian Ekwensi
Wole Soyinka
George Ivanovski
Wacław Ivanovsky
Belarusian
Tadeusz Ivanovo (Tadas Ivanauskas)
Bronisław Ziemięcki
Lodz
the University of Warsaw
Stanislaw Leopold
Tadeusz Borowski
Warsaw Uprising
Kajetan Sosnowski
Martin
Polish Academy of Sciences
Chinua Achebe
Cyprian Ekwensi
Wole Soyinka
Baltic Institute in Torun
Warszaw

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