Speak The Culture: Poland

The fifth book in Thorogood's groundbreaking series of cultural guides takes Poland as its subject. Written in collaboration with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, "Speak The Culture: Poland" provides a fast track to understanding the key events, figures, and customs of this richly creative country in the heart of Europe. The book begins with an overview of the country's cultural foundations—the history, language, and identity—before moving on to Poland's artistic achievements, from the Renaissance poetry of Mikolaj Rej to the films of Roman Polanski. The key figures of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, music, theatre, and cinema are revealed succinctly and colorfully. The final section covers the country's living culture—its religion, social customs, education, economy, and more. Grasping Poland's culture helps develop a fully rounded understanding of this historic yet little-understood nation.