FROM POLOTSK TO THE AMERICAN PROMISED LAND - LUCYNA ALEKSANDROWICZ-PĘDICH

Discover the fascinating story of Mary Antin, a Jewish immigrant from Eastern Europe who conquered America. Lucyna Aleksandrowicz-Pędich's book is an insightful analysis of the life and work of this extraordinary woman, whose autobiography "The Promised Land" became a canon of American literature. Learn about her fate, from poor Polotsk to American success, and understand how difficult the identity wandering can be after being cut off from the roots.

• In-depth analysis of Mary Antin's life and work
• History of emigration from Eastern Europe to America
• The image of Polotsk seen through the eyes of a Jewish girl
• The process of Americanization and its impact on identity
• The fate of Amadeus Grabau, Mary Antin's husband, a prominent geologist
• Universal commentary on identity wandering
• Inspiring story about success and the search for balance

The book "From Polotsk to the American Promised Land" is not only a biography of Mary Antin, but also a fascinating story about emigration, identity and the search for one's place in the world. The author, Lucyna Aleksandrowicz-Pędich, analyzes the fate of her heroine with extraordinary precision and sensitivity, showing both the bright and dark sides of her life. We get to know Mary Antin as a young immigrant who enthusiastically submits to the process of Americanization, but also as a woman who struggles with identity problems and creative block.

The book also contains a fascinating portrait of Amadeus Grabau, Mary Antin's husband, a prominent geologist and paleontologist, whose fate was also extremely turbulent. His story is an example of how intolerance and prejudice can destroy the career of even the most talented scientist. The relationship between Mary Antin and Amadeus Grabau did not stand the test of time, but their fates are forever intertwined in the history of American emigration.

The PWN Scientific Publishing House, known for publishing valuable and reliable scientific studies, presents readers with a book that will certainly interest all lovers of American history, literature and culture. "From Polotsk to the American Promised Land" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how difficult and complicated the path to success and finding one's place in the world can be.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about the story of Mary Antin and her extraordinary journey from Polotsk to the American Promised Land. Order today and immerse yourself in a fascinating read that will surely stay in your memory for a long time. Discover the fate of a woman who became a symbol of the American dream and an inspiration for many generations of immigrants.