Moran, Michael
A Country in the Moon: Travels in Search of the Heart of Poland
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781847081049
- author:
- Moran, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Travel Writing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Country in the Moon is a personal and insightful exploration of Poland's transformation after the fall of the Berlin Wall. In this book, Michael Moran recounts his journey as he seeks to understand the complexities of a nation grappling with its past.
Honouring a promise made to his uncle, Moran delves into the heart of Poland, navigating the country's tumultuous history and confronting the ghosts of wartime and communist rule.
This thought-provoking travelogue offers a unique perspective on a country in flux, as Moran reflects on the people, places, and experiences that have shaped Poland's journey towards a new future.
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