Listy ze wsi

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"Listy ze wsi" is a two-volume work by Władysław Orkan, published between 1925 and 1927. The title translates to "Letters from a Village." This work contains sociological reflections on Poland's immediate condition and its future prospects.1

Władysław Orkan, born in 1875, was a Polish poet and writer known for his portrayals of the people of the Tatra Mountains. His writings often depicted the poverty-stricken lives of highlanders against a backdrop of natural beauty. "Listy ze wsi" offers insights into the social and economic state of Poland during the period following World War I.1

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Listy ze wsi, 2 vol. (1925–27; “Letters from a Village”), contains sociological reflections on Poland’s immediate condition and the country’s prospects.
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Listy ze wsi, 2 vol. (1925–27; “Letters from a Village”), contains sociological reflections on Poland’s immediate condition and the country’s prospects.
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