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Pan Twardowski
Sir Twardowski (Polish: ''Pan Twardowski'', ), also known as Master Twardowski (Polish: ''Mistrz Twardowski''), in Polish folklore and literature, is a sorcerer who made a deal with the Devil. Pan Twardowski sold his soul in exchange for special powers – such as summoning up the spirit of Polish King Sigismund Augustus' deceased wife – but he eventually met a tragic fate. The tale of Pan Twardowski exists in various diverging versions and forms the basis for many works of fiction, including one by Adam Mickiewicz, although the folklore is commonly assumed to have been heavily inspired by a similar German story of Faust, as there are many parallels in both stories. Legend According to an old legend, Twardowski was a nobleman ( szlachcic) who lived in Kraków in the 16th century. He sold his soul to the devil in exchange for great knowledge and magical powers. However, Twardowski wanted to outwit the devil by including a special clause in the contract, stating that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twardowski Z Diablem
Twardowski (feminine: Twardowska, plural: Twardowscy) is a Polish surname. Tvardovsky, feminine: Tvardovskaya, are English transliterations from Russian. Notable people with the surname include: * Jan Twardowski (1915–2006), Polish priest and poet * Julia Twardowska (born 1995), Polish female volleyball player * Kasper Twardowski, (1592-ca. 1641), Polish poet * Kazimierz Twardowski (1866–1938), Polish philosopher and logician * Romuald Twardowski (b. 1930), Polish composer * Aleksandr Tvardovsky (1910–1971), Russian poet Fictional characters *Pan Twardowski, a fictional character from Polish folklore and literature, who sold his soul in exchange for special powers *Pani Twardowska Sir Twardowski ( Polish: ''Pan Twardowski'', ), also known as Master Twardowski ( Polish: ''Mistrz Twardowski''), in Polish folklore and literature, is a sorcerer who made a deal with the Devil. Pan Twardowski sold his soul in exchange for spec ... from the humorous ballad by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
