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Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
1885 — 1939
affirming the metaphysical horror of existence
affirming the metaphysical horror of existence
Born on
February 24, 1885
Died on
September 18, 1939
Country of birth
Poland
movements
Expressionism
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Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz — affirming the metaphysical horror of existence
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