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Ignaz Ježower
Ignaz Sebastian Ježower (born 17 June 1878 in Rzeszów, Poland, died 13 January 1942 in Riga) was a Polish-German cultural historian, writer and translator in Berlin. Personal life His early studies were in Vienna in literature and cultural history. His wife Erna Jezower, nee Münchenberg, was born on the 20th August 1888 in Berlin. Career Ignaz Jezower was a cultural historian and scientist, writer and translator in Berlin. From 1921 he was the literary director of the Verlages Bong publishing house, for a long time also a lecturer for the Rowohlt-Verlage publishing house. He published several important books and wrote essays, book reviews and theater reviews for various newspapers and magazines, for example the ''Neuen Merkur'' (New Mercury). He was friends with George Grosz, Else Lasker-Schüler, Alfred Döblin, Kurt Schwitters and other artists. Together with Franz Hessel he translated and edited the memoirs "Histoire de ma vie" by Giacomo Casanova (1725–1798). His most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rzeszów
Rzeszów ( , ) is the largest city in southeastern Poland. It is located on both sides of the Wisłok River in the heartland of the Sandomierz Basin. Rzeszów is the capital of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship and the county seat, seat of Rzeszów County. The history of Rzeszów dates back to the Middle Ages. It received city rights and privileges from King Casimir III the Great in 1354. Local trade routes connecting Europe with the Middle East and the Ottoman Empire resulted in the city's early prosperity and development. In the 16th century, Rzeszów had a connection with Gdańsk and the Baltic Sea. It also experienced growth in commerce and craftsmanship, especially under local Szlachta, rulers and noblemen. Following the Partitions of Poland, Rzeszów was annexed by the Austrian Empire and did not regain its position until it Second Polish Republic, returned to Poland after World War I. Rzeszów has found its place in the group of the most elite cities in Poland, with a growing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
