NIEDOPOLSKA. A NEW LOOK AT THE RECOVERED TERRITORIES

Discover a fascinating journey into the depths of the history and culture of the Recovered Territories, an area that has shaped Poland's identity for decades. Sławomir Sochaj, a descendant of displaced persons, invites you to reflect on the integration of new lands with old ones, analyzing the obstacles and challenges that this process still faces. This is an insightful look at pop culture, official culture and the psychosocial profile of residents, which allows you to understand how history influences the present.

• Essay, reportage and memoir prose in one
• Analysis of the differences between German and Polish Poland
• Travels and maps as cognitive tools
• Conversations with cultural figures associated with "Niedopolska"
• Inspiration for Europe in the face of new migrations
• Insightful look at the history and culture of the Recovered Territories
• Empathetic approach to residents and their experiences

Sławomir Sochaj, the author of the book, tracks the differences between German and Polish Poland, traveling, reading maps and statistics, and watching films. He follows the fate of works of art taken from "recovered" churches after the war and talks to Joanna Kuciel-Frydryszak, Piotr Siemion and other cultural figures whose fate is connected with "Niedopolska". His work is a fascinating combination of essay, reportage and memoir prose, which allows you to look at history from a new perspective.

The book "Niedopolska" is not only an analysis of the past, but also an attempt to understand the present and future of Poland and Europe. The author wonders to what extent this great experiment, which was the establishment of the Recovered Territories in 1945, can be a lesson for Europe facing new mass migrations today. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how history influences our identity and how we can learn from the past to build a better future.

The Filtry publishing house presents a book that is insightful, empathetic and written with concern for the future of Poland and the continent. "Niedopolska" is a position that encourages reflection and allows you to look at history from a new perspective. It is a book that inspires dialogue and understanding, and also builds bridges between the past and the present.

The book has 256 pages, a format of 206x142 mm and a paperback cover. It was published in 2024 by Filtry Publishing House. It is a position that will certainly interest all lovers of history, culture and reportage.