For other meanings of positivism, see Positivism.

In Poland, the period in literature in the second part of 19th century is known as positivism. Famous writers of Polish positivism include:

• Adam Asnyk (1838-1897)
• Eliza Orzeszkowa (1841-1910)
• Bolesław Prus (1847-1912)
• Maria Konopnicka (1842-1910)
• Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916)
• Gabriela Zapolska (1857-1921)
• Stefan Żeromski (1864-1925)