Akademia pana Kleksa
First edition cover[1]
AuthorJan Brzechwa
CountryPoland
LanguagePolish
GenreChildren's fantasy
Publication date
1946

Akademia pana Kleksa (known in English as The Academy of Mr. Kleks, The Academy of Mr. Inkblot, or Mr. Inkblot's Academy) is a children's fantasy novel by Polish author Jan Brzechwa. First published in 1946, the book is the first in a trilogy of works by Brzechwa featuring the fictional character Professor Ambroży Kleks (Ambrose Inkblot)—commonly referred to as Pan Kleks, or Mr. Kleks—the headmaster of a magical academy for wizards.[2]

Summary

Akademia pana Kleksa takes place at a magical academy for wizards run by the eccentric Ambroży Kleks (Ambrose Inkblot). The school is located in the fictional Fairylandia, at the end of Chocolate Street.[2] The book follows Adaś Niezgódka (Adam Contrary), an unhappy, bullied 12-year-old boy who is guided to the academy by a raven blackbird.[2] Adaś, along with 23 other boys attending the school—all of whose names begin with the letter "A"—are taught magical subjects by Kleks, including "inkblotography" and how to magically repair broken objects.[2]

Sequels

Akademia pana Kleksa was followed by two sequels, also written by Brzechwa: Podróże pana Kleksa (Travels of Mr. Kleks, 1961), and Tryumf pana Kleksa (Triumph of Mr. Kleks, 1965).

Film adaptation

In 1983, Akademia pana Kleksa was adapted into a two-part feature film of the same name, directed by Krzysztof Gradowski.[3]

References

  1. Bociąga, Przemysław (7 December 2022). "Watch Hollywood-style Treatment of Polish 1946 Children's Classic". 3Seas Europe. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Powaga, Wiesiek (9 March 2018). "Mr Inkblot's Academy – A Polish Children's Classic". British Library. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  3. Sobański, Oskar (1987). Polish Feature Films: A Reference Guide 1945–1985. Locust Hill Press. ISBN 0-933951-02-7.
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