Lesław Bartelski


Lesław Marian Bartelski was a Polish writer, perhaps best known for his work, Warsaw Ghetto Thermopolye and his novel The Blood-stained Wings.

Early life

Bartelski was born in Warsaw, where he spent most of his life. During World War II, he was member of the Polish resistance, fighting against Nazi occupation. During the war, he wrote for the underground magazine Sztuka i Naród, beginning his literary career. In 1944, as a member of the Home Army he fought in the Warsaw Uprising.

Literary career

After the war, Bartelski studied law at Warsaw University, and began a writing career. He was active in a large number of organizations, including Polish Writer's Association. Over his career, he won numerous awards for his work, including the Prize of Minister of Defense in 1969, Pietrzak Prize in 1969 and 1985, Warsaw Prize in 1969, Prize of Minister Culture and Art in 1977, Prize of president of Warsaw in 1990 and Reymont Prize in 1988

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