Xenophobe's Guide to the Poles - Brossura

Lipniacka, Ewa

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1906042446 ISBN 13: 9781906042448

Casa editrice: Oval Books, 2009

Riassunto

A polarized people

The Poles are either bubbling with life, or comatose; they love or they loathe. It is this total commitment to the occupation of the moment which earns them the reputation of being mercurial. As Hemar wrote in his song: “If only Poles did systematically and economically what they do spontaneously, they would be perfect.”

 

Necessity is the mother of invention

Key national characteristics are adaptability, a knack for improvisation, and the ability to make the best of what is available. A good Polish cook is one who can make gourmet soup from a rusty nail.

 

The Polish touch

Devotion to style pervades all areas of life: the table might be rickety, but it is covered with a snowy tablecloth and decorated with a vase of flowers.

 

Never say never

When the Communists rather foolishly tried to stop the Poles practicing their religion, the churches filled to overflowing. “Forbidden” is a term of encouragement to a Pole.

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"An enlightened new series, good natured, witty and useful. The Xenophobe's Guides to different nations deserves a real cheer."
--"The European"
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• Editore: Oval Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1906042446
• ISBN 13: 9781906042448
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 86