Krasinski Z., PREFACE / POEZYE, Paris 1845

Krasiński, Zygmunt (1812-1859)
Przedswit; second ed. multiplied with new poems by Konstanty Gaszyński
Paris : in print. Bourgogne et Martinet; 1845

pp. XXI, [3], 85, [1]; period half-canvas with embossing, 16cm; pen entry and stamp on title page, stamp on 5 p., rubbing of k. in three places, natural browning, cut-out fr. of the facing page

Messianic poem by Zygmunt Krasinski written in 1841-1843, published anonymously. In it the poet attributed a special mission to the Polish nation, especially to the nobility leading it. In one of his most important works, which is undoubtedly "Przedświt", Zygmunt Krasiński referred to his famous romance with Delfina Potocka - the poet's great love and muse.

The offered item is the second edition 2, which has been enlarged by 29 pages of works by K. Gaszyński