Agnieszka Czechowicz

Agnieszka Czechowicz is a Professor at the Department of the History of Old Polish Literature, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research focuses on 17th-century Polish Baroque literature, religious poetry, and allegorical narratives.

• Specializes in Wacław Potocki's works and their biblical foundations
• Conducts comparative analysis of religious and literary communities in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
• Expert in Baroque poetic devices and epideictic rhetoric

Her scholarly output includes extensive publications on religious poetry, allegory, and literary historiography. Recent articles examine metaphorical timekeeping in Potocki's poetry, sacred heart symbolism, and intertextual biblical references.

Key trends include:

• Baroque religious themes in Polish poetry
• Biblical exegesis in literary contexts
• Allegorical structures in epic works
• 17th-century Polish literary theory
• Cultural exchange in early modern Poland
• Typological symbolism in religious texts

Scientific Awards:

• Rector's Award, 1st Degree (2025)
• Medal of the National Education Commission (2017)
• Rector's Award, 1st Degree (2022)
• Ministry of Education Grant (2016-2019)

Academic Activities:

• Organized "Invention and Inspiration" conference (2017)
• Lectured at international universities including Xi'an International Studies University
• Supervised gifted high school students through the Academy of Young Humanists
• Contributed to national literary olympiads as juror