Zofia Bukowiecka (1844–1920) i Jadwiga Chrząszczewska (1853–1935). W kręgu mniej znanych twórczyń literatury dziecięcej XIX wieku

Zofia Bukowiecka (1844–1920) and Jadwiga Chrząszczewska (1853–1935). Amongst the less recognized children literature authors of the 19th century The article describes the figures of two authors from the turn of the century that are nearly forgotten today: Zofia Bukowiecka and Jadwiga Chrząszczewska-Trzeciakowa. In their literary works directed at children and adolescents, they tried to combine both the educational values and the thrilling plot. Both authors can be classified as minorum gentium writers. They lived and created during the similar period and belonged to the remarkable generation from the turn of the century. The article makes attempt at the comparative analysis of both the novels of manners and the historic works of both writers. Additionally, it resolves the debatable matters of the biographical nature which arose among the figures of the two authors. Keywords: children literature, the positivism literature, the Young Poland period, less recognized authors, historic novel of the 19th century, fantasy literature