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Gombrowicz's 'Kronos' Reveals Secret Creative Laboratory

publication · 2026-04-24

A previously unpublished work by Polish writer Witold Gombrowicz, titled 'Kronos,' has been released. Begun concurrently with his 'Journal,' the text offers unprecedented access into the clandestine workshop of his literary output. The French edition, translated by Malgorzata Smorag-Goldberg, is published by Stock. The work was first announced in artpress n°437, October 2016.

Key facts

  • Witold Gombrowicz's 'Kronos' is a previously unpublished work.
  • 'Kronos' was started at the same time as Gombrowicz's 'Journal'.
  • The work provides insight into the secret creative process of the Polish writer.
  • The French translation is by Malgorzata Smorag-Goldberg.
  • The publisher is Stock.
  • The announcement appeared in artpress n°437, October 2016.

Entities

Artists

  • Witold Gombrowicz

Institutions

  • Stock
  • artpress

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