The Origins of Polish Language Policy: "De linguarum in genere tum Polonicae seorsim praestantia et utilitate oratio" and other Writings by Jan Rybiński (Ioannis Rybinii)
Adam Pawłowski
The article addresses the contribution of Jan Rybiński (Ioannis Rybinii, 1560–1621), a humanist Czech origin, affiliated with cities Toruń (Thorn) and Gdańsk (Danzig), to development Polish language policy during Renaissance. It examines Rybiński’s ideas regarding promotion found in his writings particular address De linguarum genere..., pronounced 1589 Gdańsk. views are analysed here light educational tradition Protestantism, founded upon doctrines Wycliffe, Hus, Chelčicky, Luther Calvin. author posits apology as an important milestone emancipation vernacular shows it be consistent other European apologies produced at time by Dante Alighieri, Jean Du Bellay, Henri Estienne, Martin Opitz or Sperone Speroni. In conclusion, asserts dependence prestige its position on international scene cultural attractiveness economic strength country where is spoken.
Linguistica Copernicana