Wizerunek św. Teresy z Avila w osiemnastowiecznej polskiej poezji karmelitańskiej
Streszczenie
The following article presents a reception of St. Theresa of Avila’s works and doctrine
in Polish Carmelitan poetry from the XVIII century. The Polish nuns repeatedly gave the
sing of deep knowledge of her output. Their songs present laud of St. Theresa, submit her
greatness and are accolade and tribute to her.
The songs of Polish authors, dedicated to St. Theresa, also represent intimate and liaison
dialogue with God. The characteristic traits of carmelitan songs were emotionally tense, full
of poetic display as well as simplicity of sign, and therefore providing a substitute for the
inability of finding adequate words to describe mystical experiences.