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Prof. Dr. hab. Magdalena Jonca is a distinguished Professor at the University of Wrocław’s Faculty of Polish Philology, specializing in 19th-century Polish literature, particularly Romanticism, and children’s literature. Her research explores themes like childhood imagery, humanistic anthropotanatology, and works of authors such as Mickiewicz, Słowacki, and Orzeszkowa. She authored three monographs, including Queen Jadwiga. Sketches for a Literary Portrait, and co-edited volumes on Romanticism. Jonca teaches courses on Romantic literature and the history of childhood in literature. She has supervised four doctoral students and actively contributes to academic conferences and editorial projects. Her work bridges literary analysis with cultural and anthropological perspectives, emphasizing Poland’s Silesian region and comparative studies.
Education & Academic Roles: Graduated from the University of Wrocław, with a habilitation in Polish Philology. Serves in the Institute of Polish Philology, leading seminars and lectures on Romanticism and children’s literature.
Research Interests: Her studies intertwine literary history with sociocultural contexts, focusing on:
- Romanticism’s legacy in Polish literature
- Children’s literature’s evolution from the 19th to 21st centuries
- Mythology and religious symbolism in narratives
- Regional (Silesian) cultural expressions in literature
Grants & Activities: Collaborates with institutions like the Wrocław Scientific Society and participates in international projects on comparative literature. She co-organizes conferences and contributes to editorial boards, including Filoteknos.
Labs/Teams: Associated with the Institute’s Pracownia Prostej Polszczyzny (Simple Polish Textography Workshop) and the Humanistic Research on Mountain Issues team.
