Polish literature, body of writings in Polish, one of the Slavic languages. The
Polish national literature holds an exceptional position in Poland. Over the
centuries it has mirrored the turbulent events of Polish history and at times
sustained the nation’s cultural and political identity. Poland acquired a
literary language in Latin when it became a Christian land in the 10th
century. When Mieszko I, prince of Poland, accepted Christianity in 966, he
invited Roman Catholic priests from western Europe to build churches and
monasteries as religious and cultural centres. In these centres Latin was the
official language of the church, ...(100 of 7634 words)
