15 Best Polish Books To Read in 2022
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- 02 Nov 2022
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Poland is a country that has a rich culture, tradition, and history; however, many excellent writings of Polish poets went unnoticed. There are some outstanding books inspired by war, art, socialism that influenced many individuals worldwide through the power of words. Whether you’re reading for pleasure or just learning the polish language, add these books to your reading list and immerse yourself in Polish literacy.
We listed down 15 best Polish books translated to English.
1. The Witcher Series by Andrzej Sapkowski
The Witcher Saga is a series of fantasy books written by Andrzej Sapkowski. The series of novels is a continuation of the author’s stories: “The Last Wish” and “The Sword of Destiny .”
The saga is a story about the fate of the witcher, Geralt. Witchers are professional monster killers, trained in witcher schools to track down and slay various creatures. Interestingly, Andrzej Sapkowski wanted to call the saga “Blood of Elves,” but eventually, it took the name “The Witcher” and became the most famous Polish fantasy series.
The witcher has shown to be one of the most successful series on Netflix, breaking records just a week after its release, let alone games. It can be safely said that Sapkowski’s work does not differ from the novel by George R.R. Martin or J.R.R. Tolkien. The Witcher books reading order: (stories, saga).
2. The Doll by Boleslaw Prus
BolesÅ‚aw Prus was one of the leading Polish writers of the positivist era. His most outstanding work, “The Doll” is a real gem of Polish literature and a leading novel of the positivist era that will take you to old Warsaw. The plot of the book revolves around an entrepreneur’s unhappy love for a maid of high society.
Although the relation of Izabela ÅÄ™cka and StanisÅ‚aw Wokulski is fascinating and absorbing, the book is primarily a panorama of Warsaw at that time. It neatly and meticulously reflects social strata, interrelationships, and connections, as well as customs.
The doll is a tangled story and a unique confrontation full of understatements, misplaced feelings, lost illusions, and missed opportunities. Read More…
