A Personal Story of Connection
The Marriage of Constance and Kazimierz Markiewicz as a Means of Promoting Soft Power and Strengthening Ties Between Poland and Ireland
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https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.22.2025.97.13Słowa kluczowe:
Constance Gore-Booth Markiewicz, Kazimierz Dunin Markiewicz, soft power, cultural diplomacy, personal story, Poland, IrelandAbstrakt
The article discusses the role of ‘personal stories’ as soft power tools in the context of national categories. It argues that the story of Constance and Kazimierz Dunin Markiewicz has great potential for fostering Polish-Irish relations. Their story, that of artistic passion, political engagement, creativity and loss, transcends stereotypes, inspires and helps to promote deeper knowledge about Poland and Ireland. While Constance Gore-Booth Markiewicz is an iconic figure in Ireland, her connection to Poland and the impact of the Polish culture on her activism, remains largely unknown. The article argues that the story of Constance and Kazimierz Dunin Markiewicz offers a unique lens for the Polish and Irish public to explore the intertwined histories of Ireland and Poland in a wider European context. Their personal story points out to broader themes of cultural exchange, national identities and social transformation in the early twentieth century.
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