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A country in the moon : travels in search of the heart of Poland by Michael Moran is a travel available to read on EtoBox.
What is A country in the moon : travels in search of the heart of Poland about?
Michael Moran keeps company with a gallery of fantastic characters in this uproarious memoir and meticulously researched cultural journey. In chronicling the resurrection of the nation from war and the Holocaust, he paints a portrait of the unknown Poland, one of monumental castles, primeval forests, and of course, the Poles themselves. Moranshows the quirky, colorful side of Polish life obscured by memories of communism, but does not neglect dark side of Polish history?anti-Semitism and the Holocaust. This captivating journey into the heart of a country is a timely and brilliant celebration of a valiant and richly cultured people.From BooklistIn the early 1990s, after the fall of the Berlin wall and the collapse of communism, the author, an Australian by birth and a former concert pianist, accepted a job in Warsaw. His assignment was to “introduce Polish companies to the joys of the market economy.” Eager to explore the home of the Polish composer Chopin, he discovers a country still recovering from the destruction and poverty of World War II. But, looking beneath the ravaged surface, he also discovers a country rich in history and culture. In this respectful and entertaining book
Who reads A country in the moon : travels in search of the heart of Poland?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Michael Moran
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781847081049
- Category
- travel
- Subjects
- Fiction, Travel, History
- Rating
- 3.56 / 5 (19 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13