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We are used to thinking that the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s was an essentially Western phenomenon. The surge in pornographic production, effective oral contraception, and new developments in fashion and popular culture all seem to be inextricably linked with a capitalist economy. Yet little has still been written about the transformations of intimate lives on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Was there a sexual revolution behind the Berlin Wall? And, if so, what areas of so...

Polish Footprints in Manhattan explores the powerful legacy of Polish artists, writers, philosophers, and immigrants who helped shape the cultural landscape of New York City throughout the 20th century. From Skamander poets like Julian Tuwim and Jan Lechoń, to musical genius Ignacy Paderewski and Nobel laureate Czesław Miłosz, this richly detailed narrative highlights the profound impact of the Polish diaspora. Set against the backdrop of iconic Manhattan neighborhoods and landmarks, the b...

The novel presents a multifaceted portrayal of women from various social backgrounds in Poland, exploring their struggles, aspirations, and the societal expectations placed upon them. Through a series of interconnected stories, Nalkowska delves into the experiences of her female characters, revealing the complexities of their lives in a patriarchal society.The narrative addresses themes such as love, marriage, motherhood, and the quest for personal identity. Nalkowska's characters grapple ...

Girt with a girdle of morning-glory and vetches in full blossom, and twining a great wreath of heavy corn-flowers round my head, I lie upon my back in the forest glade. It is a fine summer afternoon, and sultry. In the pines overhead there is a faint murmur, continuous, a little sad; the birches, with their slender waving boughs, utter a quiet whisper, but no breeze is to be felt. As I lie here, I presently fall to crooning a sing-song chant—not any known air, but one made up of many tunes...

In "Kobiety" (Women), Zofia Nałkowska delves into the multifaceted experiences of women in early 20th-century Poland, capturing their struggles, aspirations, and the societal constraints they face. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Nałkowska employs a keen psychological insight and a lyrical prose style that intricately weaves individual stories into the broader tapestry of women's lived realities. This work stands as a poignant critique of patriarchal structures while simulta...

Kobieta is a book of poetry. Some of it is fictional, and some of it is not. Can you tell the difference? It covers mistakes I've made in past relationships, astronomy (not to be confused with astrology), schools breaking the law, the life story of one of my best friends who is an Asian trans man, a poem written from the point of view of my therapist, reflections on the meaning of infidelity, and other such goodies. Intrigued? Read on.

This hitherto unpublished first-hand witness account, written in 1968-9, tells the story of a privileged Polish woman whose life was torn apart by the outbreak of the Second World War and Soviet occupation. The account has been translated into English from the original Polish and interwoven with letters and depositions, and is supplemented with commentary and notes for invaluable historical context.Irena Protassewicz's vivid account begins with the Russian Revolution, followed by a...

We promise you dark Slavic humor, delicious gnomes, and… an appetite for more.Gnomes Taste Best with Thyme is a short story that won the JaSkier Literary Award in 2019.In this world, if you don’t pass your witchcraft exam by the age of 30, you become an unemployed outcast (no more dental insurance, hello to cheap frozen meals for the rest of your life).This witch is 28 years old and on the verge of a mental breakdown. She can’t afford to be late...

This book paints the most comprehensive picture of life inside Auschwitz published to date. It tells the story of Wilhelm Brasse, who spent 5 years in the camp as a prisoner-photographer and was a unique witness to the Auschwitz reality. He took pictures of the inmates, made private portraits of his SS masters and documented the medical experiments of Doctor Mengele.Brasse’s experience has been the subject of a celebrated documentary “The Portraitist.” This book, in addition to rec...

Trippin' is a story about the power of family, the pull of friendships both toxic and helpful, living in a world where you "supposedly" don't exist, having a Mom that doesn't always understand you (isn't that a universal thing?), being helpless, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, depression, and more.

Beams of Light contains poetry about The Teenage Liberation Handbook, and the consequences the author suffered from having read it as a kid. It also deals with depression, mental illness, a friendship with a young trans woman named Renne, reflections on life in a psychiatric ward, being queer, Zionism and how it affected the author's relationship with her first boyfriend, snorkeling, various young men that the author has been fond of, the modern radical right wing, and other aspects of the...

The Anguished is a book of science fiction poetry. It deals with suicide, technology, garbage and what it says about a civilization, Judaism in space, drugs, and what it takes to hold it all together.