https://doi.org/10.31648/hip.10815
The article examines the symbolism of the swan
as an embodiment of the sacred within the Young
Poland literary movement, centering on the works
of Bogusław Butrymowicz and Wacław Wolski.
It portrays the swan as both a representation
of spirituality and the concept of eternal recurrence, as well as a figure rooted in decadent and
grotesque aesthetics. The analysis reflects on the
evolving interpretations of the sacred in literary
studies, drawing on the philosophies of Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, and Kierkegaard. Addition
ally, the study investigates connections between
swan symbolism and domains such as alchemy,
mythology, and classical literature. Advocating
for interdisciplinary inquiry, the paper highlights
the motif’s positioning at the intersection of the
sacred and the profane. It underscores the motif’s largely untapped potential, emphasizing its
significance for cultural and literary scholarship.
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