Obraz Oceanii w polskiej literaturze popularnonaukowej

Abstract

Oceania’s image in Polish popular science literature

In Polish popular science literature Oceania is seen as aplace characterized by the heavenly landscapes and friendly people but also as an area known from its cannibalistic tradition, dangerous jungle and animals. Article is analysis of this image and shows the most popular characteristics of this area which includes author’s point of view and specific measures applied by them, for example stereotypes, ethnocentrism and stylistic devices. Disclosure of them is very important to understand how literature influences on books recipients and their worldview. This is the main goal of this work.