WHAT THE FROG IN THE WELL TELLS US - MAGDALENA VARGA

Discover the fascinating world of the Hindi language and its rich invective lexicon. The book "What the frog in the well tells us" by Magdalena Varga is a pioneering monograph that comprehensively presents this issue on the Polish publishing market. Immerse yourself in the analysis of sources, socio-cultural context, construction and use of invectives, illustrated with numerous examples taken from nineteenth- and twentieth-century dictionaries, literature, film, and the Internet. It is an extraordinary journey through the depths of language that surprises, intrigues and broadens horizons.

• Comprehensive presentation of the invective lexicon of the Hindi language
• Analysis of sources and socio-cultural context
• Licensed examples from literature, film and the Internet
• The first monograph of its kind on the Polish market
• Published in 2025 by Księgarnia Akademicka
• Extensive bibliography and index

The book "What the frog in the well tells us" is the result of many years of research and passion of the author, Magdalena Varga, who analyzes the intricacies of the Hindi language with extraordinary precision and erudition. This monograph is not only a valuable source of knowledge for students and researchers of linguistics, but also a fascinating read for all lovers of foreign languages and cultures. The author draws on a variety of sources to show the richness and complexity of the invective lexicon, and her analysis is set in a broad socio-cultural context. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand how language reflects and shapes social reality.

The Księgarnia Akademicka publishing house, known for its scientific and popular science publications, presents readers with a carefully prepared edition that will meet the expectations of even the most demanding recipients. The book was published in 2025 and has 356 pages, and its format (172x243 mm) ensures comfortable reading. This monograph is not only a valuable source of knowledge, but also a beautiful object that can be proudly placed on the shelf.

Can the English word sale be indecent and what does it have to do with the brother-in-law? What is a colocynth and do all Indian owls have nailed heads? Why are mustaches so important to men and can the lack of a foreskin be a problem? The reader will find answers to these and many other questions in the presented book. It is a must-read for all those who want to explore the secrets of the Hindi language and understand how language reflects and shapes our reality.