Sławomir Mrożek is a Polish playwright and novelist born in 1930 in Borzęcin, Poland. He debuted professionally in 1950 and emigrated to France in 1963, traveling throughout Europe. Some of his most famous works include "The Elephant", "Tango", and "Emigrants". His plays are considered part of the Theatre of the Absurd genre and often discuss philosophical and political issues in Polish history and culture. In 2011, a festival was held in his honor at a high school in Poland.

1. is a Polish playwriter and a novelist. He
was born on the 29th of June 1930 in
Borzęcin, near Kraków. He debuted in
1950 as a draftsman. In 1963 he
emigrated to France. Mrożek travelled
through France, England, Italy,
Yugoslavia, and other European countries.

2. After life threatening illness in 2002, he
couldn’t speak and write. This period
was written about in biography
Mrożek got married in „Baltazar”.
1987 to the Mexican
theatre director Orario
Rosas and two years
later he moved to
Mexico. In 1997 he
returned to Kraków.
In 2008 Mrozek and his
wife moved back to
France. They lived in
Nicea.
Emigranci (Emigrants), 2d

4. He is the author of satirical stories and dramatic works on
philosophical, political, moral and psychological subjects. His works discuss the
problems strongly connected to Polish history and cultural traditions, as well as
universal themes such as freedom, or the threat of modern civilization.
Wyznania Zygmusia
Sleeping beauty, 2g Zygmus’ confessions– short story, 3b

5. He’s the author of i.e. „Słoń” (The Elephant), „Tango” (Tango) , „Emigranci”
(Emigrants) or „Indyk” (Turkey).
His plays belong to the genre of Theatre of the Absurd.
Tango, 3f Tango, 2b

6. In 2011 a festival dedicated to Mrozek was arranged in our XI Liceum.
Wesołe miasteczko (Fun Fare city),
Chemiczny ożenek (Chemical wedding), 3c 3a

7. Prepared by Klaudia