Stefania Grodzieńska
Encyclopedia
Stefania Grodzieńska was a Polish
writer
, stage and theatrical actress, and satirist.
school. She moved to Warsaw
in 1933. She worked in Cyganeria theater, she danced in Teatr Kameralny (Intimate Theatre) and finally Fryderyk Jarosy brought her onto the staff of Cyrulik Warszawski, a Polish literary magazine.
After World War II
she started writing feuilleton
s for the Polish satirical magazine Szpilki, she also wrote many monologue
s and sketches
. Her essays were performed by Hanka Bielicka
, Adolf Dymsza, Loda Halama, Alina Janowska, Kalina Jędrusik, Bogumił Kobiela, Irena Kwiatkowska
and others. For several years Stefania Grodzieńska was working in Polskie Radio
, and then for a couple of years in entertainment section of Telewizja Polska
.
She was the wife of Jerzy Jurandot
, a poet, dramatist, satirist and songwriter. She died after a short illness, on April 28, 2010, aged 95, in Skolimów.
s: Dzionek satyryka, Jestem niepoważna, Brzydki ogród,
Felietony i humoreski, Plagi i plażki, Rozmówki, and Kłania się PRL. She also wrote the novel, Wspomnienia chałturzystki as well as several biographies and memoirs.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, stage and theatrical actress, and satirist.
Biography
She spent her young years in Łódź, where she attended balletBallet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
school. She moved to Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
in 1933. She worked in Cyganeria theater, she danced in Teatr Kameralny (Intimate Theatre) and finally Fryderyk Jarosy brought her onto the staff of Cyrulik Warszawski, a Polish literary magazine.
After World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
she started writing feuilleton
Feuilleton
Feuilleton was originally a kind of supplement attached to the political portion of French newspapers, consisting chiefly of non-political news and gossip, literature and art criticism, a chronicle of the latest fashions, and epigrams, charades and other literary trifles...
s for the Polish satirical magazine Szpilki, she also wrote many monologue
Monologue
In theatre, a monologue is a speech presented by a single character, most often to express their thoughts aloud, though sometimes also to directly address another character or the audience. Monologues are common across the range of dramatic media...
s and sketches
Sketch story
A sketch story, or sketch, is a piece of writing that is generally shorter than a short story, and contains very little, if any, plot. The term was most popularly-used in the late nineteenth century. As a literary work, it is also often referred to simply as the sketch.-Style:A sketch is mainly...
. Her essays were performed by Hanka Bielicka
Hanka Bielicka
Anna Weronika Bielicka was a Polish singer and actress known by the name Hanna and its affectionate diminutive Hanka.-Career:...
, Adolf Dymsza, Loda Halama, Alina Janowska, Kalina Jędrusik, Bogumił Kobiela, Irena Kwiatkowska
Irena Kwiatkowska
Irena Kwiatkowska was a popular Polish actress, known in Poland for her many cabaret roles and monologues, as well as appearances in movies and television shows....
and others. For several years Stefania Grodzieńska was working in Polskie Radio
Polskie Radio
Polskie Radio Spółka Akcyjna is Poland's national publicly funded radio broadcasting organization.- History :Polskie Radio was founded on 18 August 1925 and began making regular broadcasts from Warsaw on 18 April 1926....
, and then for a couple of years in entertainment section of Telewizja Polska
Telewizja Polska
Telewizja Polska Spółka Akcyjna is Poland's public broadcasting corporation...
.
She was the wife of Jerzy Jurandot
Jerzy Jurandot
Jerzy Jurandot, born Jerzy Glejgewicht , Polish poet, dramatist, satirist and songwriter....
, a poet, dramatist, satirist and songwriter. She died after a short illness, on April 28, 2010, aged 95, in Skolimów.
Writings
She authored several sets of feuilletonFeuilleton
Feuilleton was originally a kind of supplement attached to the political portion of French newspapers, consisting chiefly of non-political news and gossip, literature and art criticism, a chronicle of the latest fashions, and epigrams, charades and other literary trifles...
s: Dzionek satyryka, Jestem niepoważna, Brzydki ogród,
Felietony i humoreski, Plagi i plażki, Rozmówki, and Kłania się PRL. She also wrote the novel, Wspomnienia chałturzystki as well as several biographies and memoirs.
Prizes and distinctions
- Diamentowy Mikrofon (Diamond Microphone)
- Hiacynt (Hyacinth)
-
Commander's Cross of the Polonia RestitutaPolonia RestitutaThe Order of Polonia Restituta is one of Poland's highest Orders. The Order can be conferred for outstanding achievements in the fields of education, science, sport, culture, art, economics, defense of the country, social work, civil service, or for furthering good relations between countries... - Gold Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria ArtisMedal for Merit to CultureThe Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis or Gloria Artis Medal, is a decoration in Arts awarded by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland to persons and organizations for distinguished contributions to, or protection of the Polish culture and the people's...