The End of the Giedroyć Era In Krytyka, No. 10 (36), 2000, pp. 22–23.
Keywords:
Jerzy Giedroyć, “Kultura” journal, emigration journalism, historical myths, Ukrainian literatureSynopsis
The material is an analytical essay by Bogumiła Berdychowska on the figure of Jerzy Giedroyć, editor of the emigration magazine Kultura, in the context of Ukrainian-Polish relations and the ideological transformation of Polish political culture. Berdykhovska focuses on the problem of the lack of international understanding within the postwar Eastern European émigré community, which necessitated the formation of a new platform for dialogue. At the center of the analysis is Giedroyć’s strategy of overcoming historical myths, internationalizing the Ukrainian question, and recognizing national borders as a precondition for a democratic future. Special attention is given to the role of Kultura in popularizing Ukrainian literature and humanistic thought among Polish readers. The text interprets Giedroyć’s editorial stance as a tool of practical ethics based on responsibility and intercultural solidarity. The essay not only outlines the intellectual scope of his work but also demonstrates its impact on shaping a new paradigm of coexistence in Eastern Europe.
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