Jerzy Andrzejewski

Jerzy Andrzejewski

(1909–1983) writer Poland

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Jerzy Andrzejewski (1909–1983) was a Poland writer, known for Ashes and Diamonds.

About Jerzy Andrzejewski

Jerzy Andrzejewski was a prolific Polish writer. His works confront controversial moral issues such as betrayal, the Jews and Auschwitz in the wartime. His novels, Ashes and Diamonds, and Holy Week, have been made into film adaptations by the Oscar-winning Polish director Andrzej Wajda. Holy Week and Ashes and Diamonds have both been translated into English. His novel The Gates of Paradise was translated into English by James Kirkup and published by Panther Books with the anglicised spelling "George Andrzeyevski".

Known for:

Ashes and Diamonds

Notable works:

Popiół i diament

Awards:

Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta|Work Flag Order, 1st class

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