Studia Filologiczne UJK

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The article introduces Charles Chaplin as one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. Both Chaplin, and his film figure Charlie the Tramp influenced writers, poets, direc-tors and even philosophers in many countries of the world. His unquestionable genius inspired people to come up with new ideas and to change their previous ways of perceiving the sur-rounding reality. Chaplin as personification of an American Dream, poor English boy, who thanks to his own hard work gained popularity and wealth, during his career in America, won admiration and hatred. First being accused of immoral behavior, he ended up as an enemy of the Americal general values and expelled from the country as an alleged communist, Chaplin welcomed a lot of support from American and European artists. His achievements made him and his Charlie character immortal and present until today in works of fine artistsfrom all over the world.