Problems connected with the preparation of an edition of Kniaźnin’s lyrics, as exemplified by odes from the 5th and 6th book of the Puławy Manuscript

Abstract

The subject of the study are problems related to the preparation of a critical edition of lyrics from Poezyje Franciszka Dionizego Kniaźnina ręką własną pisane (the so-called Puławy Manuscript), observations made during the work and the proposed methodological solutions, as exemplified by odes from the 5^th and 6^th book of the manuscript. The paper concerns, i.e., the question of Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin’s language and dilemmas connected with spelling (especially with regard to punctuation as well as lowercase and uppercase letters), sometimes requiring reading the text anew and taking decisions as to the solution that would best suit the purport of the whole work. The author also focuses on the issue of plurality and diversity of drafts (both printed and handwritten) and calls attention to those poems that should be considered equal texts.