Early Life and Education Jan Brzechwa, a name synonymous with Polish children’s literature, was born on August 15, 1898, in Żmerynka, Podolia, as Jan Wiktor Lesman. His birth into a Polish family of Jewish descent laid the foundation for a life rich in cultural and linguistic heritage. Brzechwa’s early years were marked by frequent travels … Czytaj dalej Jan Brzechwa: The Poetic Luminary of Polish Children’s Literature