Mickiewicz' letter will not be brought to Belarus
Adam Mickiewicz's letter sold at an auction in
Krakow on April 4 will not be brought to Belarus. A 53-year old Polish
businessman bought the letter for more than 22,000 euros. Piotr Wujtowicz, a dealer in antique items,
told ERB that the letter is a very rare and valuable piece. "It seems to
be the first sale of Mickiewicz's letter after World War II. His signatures and
notes were traded before, but it was the first time a letter was on sale.
In the letter, Mickiewicz writes in French to his friend in Paris. The letter has only five sentences. Mickiwicz read lectures on literature at a Paris college at the time.
"I hope to see you soon, you, my noble friend! I hope to resume my lecturing this Tuesday, but the doctor advised me to spend ten more days at home. I have interesting information about religious communities that should be of interest to you. I am preparing the material now. Sincerely yours, Adam Mickiewicz."
Mickiewicz wrote the letter in 1842.
The buyer who asked not to be named promised to borrow the letter to the organizers of exhibitions dedicated to the Polish poet.
Wujtowicz said that Belarusians did not take part in the auction.
Belarusian history researcher Adam Maldzis says that Belarusian museums simply have no money to buy the poet's original letter.
"The Adam Mickiewicz Museum in Navahrudak can only dream of buying rarities like this. As far as I know museums do not have so much money. That is why they display photocopies," Maldzis told ERB.
He added, however, that it would be unwise to display originals in museums because paper wears out and fades.
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In the letter, Mickiewicz writes in French to his friend in Paris. The letter has only five sentences. Mickiwicz read lectures on literature at a Paris college at the time.
"I hope to see you soon, you, my noble friend! I hope to resume my lecturing this Tuesday, but the doctor advised me to spend ten more days at home. I have interesting information about religious communities that should be of interest to you. I am preparing the material now. Sincerely yours, Adam Mickiewicz."
Mickiewicz wrote the letter in 1842.
The buyer who asked not to be named promised to borrow the letter to the organizers of exhibitions dedicated to the Polish poet.
Wujtowicz said that Belarusians did not take part in the auction.
Belarusian history researcher Adam Maldzis says that Belarusian museums simply have no money to buy the poet's original letter.
"The Adam Mickiewicz Museum in Navahrudak can only dream of buying rarities like this. As far as I know museums do not have so much money. That is why they display photocopies," Maldzis told ERB.
He added, however, that it would be unwise to display originals in museums because paper wears out and fades.
Photo —www.interia.pl
