The Xenophobe's Guide to the Poles
- Format: Paperback
- Språk: Engelsk
- Sjangere: Reise
- Slippdato: 2. feb. 2009
- Forlag: Oval Books
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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.
SKU | 9781906042448 |
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Antall Sider | 86 |
Utgave | New |
Språk | Engelsk |
Illustrasjoner | map |
Serie | Xenophobe's Guides |
Sjanger | Reise |
Format | Paperback |
Utgiver | Oval Books |
Opprinnelsesland : | Storbritannia |
Forfattere | Ewa Lipniacka |
Avansert Format | Paperback |
Aldersgruppe | Voksen |