Maria Malicka. Portrait of a Friend

Opis

Maria Malicka, the Greatest Theater Actress of All Time. An artist of G.B. Shaw, Flers and Caillavet, but also of Friedrich Schiller and Stanisław Wyspiański. A diamond—or rather, a brilliant of the theater. When she arrived in Warsaw in 1923, from her very first role as Anna in „Świt, dzień i noc” (Dawn, Day, and Night), she won the hearts of Warsaw’s audience, and eventually, the entire Polish public.

Dariusz Domański was a friend of the star, enchanted by her charm, and she shared with him her experiences in the theater, which was her entire world.

This story of Maria Malicka’s life in the theater is also a tale of Polish theatrical history, Polish culture, and bygone eras—one might even say mythical times… In mythology, Jan Parandowski, who admired her acting, would have seen her as a beautiful Aphrodite emerging from the sea waves along the Greek shores, or perhaps even Athena, the goddess of acting wisdom. After all, one of the Athenian correspondents reporting on Polish theatrical life wrote simply: „The Polish Theater and the 'Divine Malicka.'”

This publication is perfect for theater enthusiasts, lovers of Polish stage history, and anyone who wishes to learn more about Maria Malicka’s remarkable life. It is also an excellent read for those who appreciate biographies based on personal experiences and memories.