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Roman Pisarski

1912 – 1969

Polish writer

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Lived 1912 – 1969 (aged 57). Roman Pisarski was a Polish writer, polonist, radio playwright, teacher, novel and short story.

Roman Pisarski (; 23 March 1912 – 10 July 1969) was a writer, children's and young adult literature author, and teacher. He had graduated Polish studies at the Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland. He is the best known from his 1967 children's book O psie, który jeździł koleją, that was a fictionalised story based on the life of dog Lampo, who become famous for his rail journeys across Italy. The book had become the mandatory reading in the primary schools in Poland.

Works Novels Wakacje w zoo

Short stories Sztuczny człowiek O psie, który jeździł koleją Petros pelikan Die Zeitkupplung (published in Die gelbe Lokomotive anthology)

Poem stories Podróże małe i duże Opowieść o toruńskim pierniku Opowieść o Lajkoniku Sklep zegarmistrza Gliniane kogutki Domy, zamki, pałace Jak się mieszka tu i tam Wyrwidąb i Waligóra W zaczarowanym sklepie Szczęśliwy dzień

Poems Rzekła rzepa rzepakowi Kolorowa gramatyka Śmieszne historie Na łące i na płocie Na Wroniej ulicy Zielone serce W lesie Patrząc na pawia Rozmowa z lalkami Prima aprilis Weseli astronauci Port i morze

Theater plays Piernikarze z Torunia

Others Straż nad Odrą

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Who was Roman Pisarski?

Polish writer

When was Roman Pisarski born?

Roman Pisarski was born on 23 March 1912 in Ivano-Frankivsk.

When did Roman Pisarski die?

Roman Pisarski died on 10 July 1969 in Warsaw.

What was Roman Pisarski's occupation?

Roman Pisarski was a writer, polonist, radio playwright, teacher, novel and short story.

What nationality was Roman Pisarski?

Roman Pisarski was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roman Pisarski

· Wikidata: Q11835267

· DBpedia: Roman Pisarski

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