Abstract

The article analyses the phenomenon of identity crisis in a “modern man”. Lemański employs a fairy-tale convention, the result, however, is an anti-fairy-tale. Irony, laughter or grotesque elements suggest that the literary intention of the author of Bajki was an interesting commentary on reality. Lemański’s work is characterised by a somewhat careless approach to the form, which becomes the principle describing the world represented. The theme of destiny, the topos of wandering as well as initiation themes match the fairy-tale convention, albeit processed in an interesting way.