2013 Vol. 5 No. 3 — Fall

Wałęsa: Man of Hope
2013 Vol. 5 No. 3 — Fall / Films

Wałęsa: Man of Hope

Małgorzata Dzieduszycka asks: What is really important in the life of a nation? Andrzej Wajda’s final work in his magisterial triptych helps find the answer.

Aladdin, Drohiczyn and Me
2013 Vol. 5 No. 3 — Fall / Features

Aladdin, Drohiczyn and Me

As she walks in the pathways of preceding generations and breathes in the fresh air of Drohiczyn, Susanne Wladysiuk celebrates family and recalls what Jasmine said to Aladdin: “People like you don’t come out of thin air.”

Inhumanities: Nazi Interpretations of Western Culture
2013 Vol. 5 No. 3 — Fall / Books

Inhumanities: Nazi Interpretations of Western Culture

Before totalitarianism enforces its orders with boots and guns, it needs an intellectual framework. Stephen Drapaka reviews Inhumanities, a book that details the all too willing enthusiastic work of academics, journalists and other professionals in building this sordid enterprise.

Salon Poezji
2013 Vol. 5 No. 3 — Fall / Poetry

Salon Poezji

New York Times columnist David Orr once noted that while it’s impossible to know which country has the best writers, let alone the best poets… if cash money were on the line, you’d find few critics willing to bet against Poland. Now, the world’s best celebrate Polish American poets.

Fall 2013 Bulletin Board
2013 Vol. 5 No. 3 — Fall / Bulletin Board

Fall 2013 Bulletin Board

Stefan Norblin’s life and art continue to fascinate; Ida dazzles, as does Life Feels Good. Wojtek the Soldier Bear gets his own Scottish tartan; Beth Holmgren’s book on Helena Modjeska is awarded; and Magda Romanska seems to be everywhere. Plus Katy Carr explores war and freedom through film and music workshops.

Green Polish Capital Hosting What Could Still Be a Successful UN Climate Conference
2013 Vol. 5 No. 3 — Fall / Commentary

Green Polish Capital Hosting What Could Still Be a Successful UN Climate Conference

Warsaw, a “green capital”? Indeed, says, Adam Sulkowski, reporting in from the 2013 COP19 Climate Summit in Poland’s vibrant, thriving and – yes, ever greener – capital.