Listy Jana Baudouina de Courtenay jako świadectwo autobiograficzne

Abstract

Jan Baudouin de Courtenay’s Letters As an Autobiographic Testimony
Based on a selection of de Courtenay’s letters, the paper presents those aspects of everyday life which characterize him as a teacher, publicist, and an active participant in social and political events. Only a fragment of de Courtenay’s vast correspondence has been used. His letters made it possible to focus on less known areas of his life, such as work in various scientific centres and contacts with other linguists, but also with social activists and publishers. They show de Courtenay’s attitude towards various events through which he lived: revolution, war, change of workplace. They also allow us a peek into some of his personality traits. Letters can be treated as a source of knowledge about the cultural and social reality.